History

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

On This Day: The Young Ireland rebellion against the British comes to a quick end

On This Day: The Young Ireland rebellion against the British comes to a quick end

When an Ancient Giant Irish Elk antlers was found in a Northern Ireland lake

When an Ancient Giant Irish Elk antlers was found in a Northern Ireland lake

5,000-year-old Sligo tombs being destroyed by vandals, say archaeologists

5,000-year-old Sligo tombs being destroyed by vandals, say archaeologists

Medieval "plague" mass grave discovered in north Dublin

Medieval "plague" mass grave discovered in north Dublin

Evidence of massive Iron Age temple complex at prehistoric Irish site

Evidence of massive Iron Age temple complex at prehistoric Irish site

JFK Jr. would have become president, claims historian

JFK Jr. would have become president, claims historian

Archaeologists find 16 skeletons during hunt for Irish chieftain Red Hugh O'Donnell

Archaeologists find 16 skeletons during hunt for Irish chieftain Red Hugh O'Donnell

Iconic Dublin street signs up for sale on eBay

Iconic Dublin street signs up for sale on eBay

Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera settle their split almost 100 years later

Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera settle their split almost 100 years later

Why the Irish invaded Canada to end British rule in Ireland

Why the Irish invaded Canada to end British rule in Ireland