History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: Irish political leader Garret Fitzgerald was born in 1926
How the Irish (and Welsh) invented romantic love
Pierce Brosnan to host "History's Greatest Heists" TV series
Whiskey in the Jar - Most popular Irish song on the jukebox?
Irish women’s hockey, finally making history
Who was John F. Kennedy's driver, Co Tyrone native William Greer?
Trinity College unveils first-ever sculptures of women in historic Long Room
Imbolc marks the Irish pagan start of spring - something is stirring
When did Ireland leave the British Empire? Spoiler - It wasn’t 1916
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- 4 The top five places to visit in County Tipperary
- 5 On This Day: Celebrated Irish artist Robert Ballagh was born in 1943
- 6 Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Brennan Clan
- 7 On This Day: "Typhoid" Mary Mallon was born in Co Tyrone
- 8 Fall into autumn with this Bramley apple strudel recipe from Bord Bia
- 9 All about the Irish surname O'Hara