History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Cycling Life: The Silken Thomas Yew, the oldest tree in Ireland
Was this Irish spy the inspiration for James Bond’s ‘M?’
The tale of the Irishman who inspired the fictional hero Zorro
Bridget Cleary, "the last witch burned in Ireland"
The real-life “Jaws” - New Jersey shark attacks in 1916
Ghost stories from one of Ireland's most haunted buildings
John Lennon's strong stance in favor of England leaving Ireland
Symbol of Ireland: the Irish harp's sweet music and myth
WATCH: Robert F. Kennedy attends Gaelic football match in New York in 1964
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- 1 Explore the world of Gaelic Literature and Culture with University College Cork's online course
- 2 On This Day: Irish American Bruce Springsteen was "born in the USA"
- 3 Two Irish favorites combine in this delicious apple and Jameson tart recipe
- 4 The top five places to visit in County Tipperary
- 5 On This Day: Celebrated Irish artist Robert Ballagh was born in 1943
- 6 Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Brennan Clan
- 7 On This Day: "Typhoid" Mary Mallon was born in Co Tyrone
- 8 Fall into autumn with this Bramley apple strudel recipe from Bord Bia
- 9 All about the Irish surname O'Hara