History

Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.

On This Day: Winston Churchill ordered Black and Tans into Ireland in 1920

On This Day: Winston Churchill ordered Black and Tans into Ireland in 1920

Sending the murderous mob was the fatal mistake that drove Irish opposition to Britain to new heights.

"Most dangerous woman in America" - Mother Jones remembered for a life of labour and defiance Titanic hero Irishman Thomas Andrews epitomized bravery as ship went down DNA test led a Chicago woman to find family ties to Mrs. O’Leary of the Great Fire fame

University of Galway launched digital database of Irish American emigrant letters

University of Galway launched digital database of Irish American emigrant letters

The Imirce database provides access an extraordinary collection of Irish emigrant letters and memoirs sent from North America.

Real stories of the women buried at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin

Real stories of the women buried at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin

Why real Irish American history is not taught in schools

Why real Irish American history is not taught in schools

Cork wealthy dined on “turtle soup and champagne” during Ireland’s Great Hunger

Cork wealthy dined on “turtle soup and champagne” during Ireland’s Great Hunger

From the Famine to Five Points - history of Irish pubs in the USA

From the Famine to Five Points - history of Irish pubs in the USA

The deadly Irish American serial killer nurse Jolly Jane

The deadly Irish American serial killer nurse Jolly Jane

The unique Irish history of Brooklyn’s Green-Wood cemetery

The unique Irish history of Brooklyn’s Green-Wood cemetery

Ireland's last witch trial, over 300 years ago, condemned eight innocent women

Ireland's last witch trial, over 300 years ago, condemned eight innocent women

Gunrunners and frontline fighters: The women of the 1916 Rising

Gunrunners and frontline fighters: The women of the 1916 Rising

Kilmainham Gaol reveals surprise link between Jessie Buckley and 1916 Rising

Kilmainham Gaol reveals surprise link between Jessie Buckley and 1916 Rising

Recounting the creation of Brendan Behan's death mask

Recounting the creation of Brendan Behan's death mask