History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
“A rosy cheeked Irish girl the first registered” on Ellis Island -- NY Times Jan 1892
James W Upton, forgotten journalist of the 1916 Easter Rising
Today 131 years ago Boston swore in its first Irish-born mayor
First US memorial garden of the Easter Rising begins construction in Springfield
New York City had its own Magdalene Laundry homes for wayward women
War of Independence vet failed to get Med cruise to heal up
Charlie Flanagan to launch 1916 commemorations in New York City
Former RAF pilot shot down by IRA wishes to meet attackers
This is what Belfast looked like before The Troubles (PHOTOS)
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