History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: The first executions of 1916 Easter Rising leaders begin
On This Day: Easter Rising rebel leaders Padraig Pearse was executed
What you should know about The Orchard County, County Armagh
Diary of Co Armagh soldier, 17, killed at Battle of the Somme
On This Day: Thomas MacDonagh, the Easter Rising leader, was executed
The short, unhappy life of my great-grandfather Patrick O’Hanlon
On this day: Charles Stewart Parnell released from jail under Kilmainham Treaty
Ireland's ancient Celtic festival of Bealtaine, a celebration of summer's arrival
WATCH: Exploring the mighty Giant's Causeway in Co Antrim 70 years ago
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