History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Remembering Lily Kempson, the longest surviving rebel from the 1916 Easter Rising
Belfast poet Louis MacNeice's Irish heritage was close to his heart
Catalpa flag to go on display at National Museum of Ireland for first time
The Swede and the Finn who fought at the GPO in the 1916 Rising
Dusty Springfield's real name was Mary O'Brien, born to Irish parents in London
My aunt witnessed the 1916 King Street murder of innocent Irish civilians
Roger Casement, 1916 rebel executed on this day, denied hero status because he was gay
Are your Irish ancestors in the Kilmainham Jail autograph book from 1916?
Secrets of Clew Bay: Mayo's power made Gráinne Ní Mháille hard to catch
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