History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Matt Talbot's example of sober devotion still inspires
On This Day: Daniel O’Connell addressed British government warning of Great Hunger
Presidents with Irish roots honored on President's Day
Boston's first Irish cop faced widespread prejudice when he was appointed in 1851
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
Henry Ford’s Irish roots and the dark conspiracy that shadowed his empire
The Irish history of speed skating
The incredible life Grace O’Malley, Ireland’s 16th century pirate queen
How a Dublin church came to house relics of Saint Valentine
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