History

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

A look at the partition of Ireland and its aftermath

A look at the partition of Ireland and its aftermath

Irish blogger Gerry O'Shea examines the partition of Ireland more than a century after it became official through the Government of Ireland Act (GIA).

WATCH: Santa Claus gets a chuckle from an Irish icon in this 1960s advert Ireland’s forgotten 110-year-olds and how we are to finally honor them On this day: Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett dies in 1989

Magic of Newgrange at winter solstice never fails to astound

Magic of Newgrange at winter solstice never fails to astound

Newgrange in Co Meath will once again be magically illuminated during the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, on December 21.

Myths and legends from Ireland’s five longest rivers

Myths and legends from Ireland’s five longest rivers

Vital 25th Amendment, the work of an Irish emigrant’s son

Vital 25th Amendment, the work of an Irish emigrant’s son

In Memoriam: 46a and Dublin in the 'rare old times'

In Memoriam: 46a and Dublin in the 'rare old times'

WATCH: A Christmas shopping sneak peek in 1963 Dublin

WATCH: A Christmas shopping sneak peek in 1963 Dublin

The eight sacred Celtic holidays of the year

The eight sacred Celtic holidays of the year

On This Day: "Fairytale of New York" singer Kirsty MacColl tragically killed

On This Day: "Fairytale of New York" singer Kirsty MacColl tragically killed

Uncovering Irish American history at Notre Dame

Uncovering Irish American history at Notre Dame

Before Anna Wintour, the fashion industry was ruled by a Dublin woman

Before Anna Wintour, the fashion industry was ruled by a Dublin woman

Did the ancient Irish believe in reincarnation?

Did the ancient Irish believe in reincarnation?

Ancient Christmas traditions that are still followed in Ireland

Ancient Christmas traditions that are still followed in Ireland