History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
A Fairyland of His Own: Irish artist George Russell
On This Day: The first burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery in 1832
WATCH: Irish dance of yesteryear, amazing historic footage
WATCH: Vintage footage shows how Ireland ushered in springtime in the 1950s
The history behind some of Ireland's most famous symbols
WATCH: Co Leitrim locals dance at the crossroads for St. Patrick's Day 1953
The Irish contribution to Major League Baseball
The ghost of Billy in the Bowl still haunts Dublin's Stoneybatter
On This Day: Irish Famine writer William Carleton is born
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