History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
A history of the Irish language, Gaelic
The Irish Olympian, forced to compete for Britain, who smuggled in an Irish flag
The mysterious history of the song “She Moved Through the Fair”
WATCH: Irish history expert on the Irish revolutionary who led troops in the US Civil War
Celebrating the beloved song "The Foggy Dew" and its history
On This Day: Easter Rising rebel Sir Roger Casement was executed in Britain
On This Day: Thomas Francis Meagher, the greatest Irishman in American history, was born
Free admission for all visitors under 18 to OPW heritage sites in August
Lughnasa - How to celebrate the ancient Celtic festival
Leonard Cohen’s haunting rendition of Irish rebel song, "Kevin Barry"
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