History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Revealed: Éamon de Valera’s bond with British captain who arrested him
300-million-year-old volcanoes discovered in Ireland
Did you know that Pope Francis once lived in Dublin?
6,000 year old human remains of early settlers discovered in County Kerry
The history of Ireland Uilleann pipes
Explore your family's history as six more historic Irish newspapers go online
Site of Michael Collins’ assassination to be renovated
Titanic II, an exact replica of the original ship, will set sail in 2018
Who was Irish American hero Dorothy Day praised by Pope Francis?
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