History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
A look at books - from John Hume to the Immortal Irishman
Tragic Glasnevin historian’s grave now has more visitors than Michael Collins
Irish photographer brings the past to life, colorizing historic photographs
There’s a petition to honor the 1916 centenary with a Google Doodle
Irish honor US Civil war hero at first 1916 Easter Rising commemoration event
Urgent appeal to the Irish in the US to check their attics for 1916 memorabilia
When the Klan and Irish Catholics clashed at the 1924 brokered Democratic convention
Story of Margaret Kehoe, brave Irish nurse who died during the Rising (VIDEO)
Irish flag raised on site of first St. Patrick's Day parade 255 years on (VIDEO)
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