Roots
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Why Easter is such an important holiday to the Irish
On This Day: Ireland's last legal execution is conducted in 1954
On This Day: Bram Stoker, the Irish author of "Dracula," dies in 1912
The men onboard the Titanic who gave up their lives to save women and children
WATCH: A look at glorious, golden Galway more than 80 years ago
Dusty Springfield's real name was Mary O'Brien, born to Irish parents in London
Líadan: A poetic and powerful name from ancient Ireland
On This Day: The US Civil War begins in 1861
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History
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On This Day: Irish-born Captain John Lonergan awarded the Medal of Honor in 1893
Ancient Irish myths that invoke the spirit of Samhain
Margaret Thatcher described Francis Bacon's art as "dreadful pictures"
How Féile Na Marbh or 'Feast of the Dead' became Halloween
Genealogy
