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

On This Day: Colonel James Fitzmaurice, one of Ireland's greatest aviators, was born
Tea drinking in Ireland was once viewed as "reckless and uncontrollable"
Michael Fitzmaurice: Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient
Did Ireland’s ancient August Lughnasa games influence the Olympics?
On This Day: 10 Protestant civilians executed in Kingsmill Massacre in Co Armagh
On This Day: Nellie Cashman, aka the "Angel of the Yukon", died in 1925
A history of Irish blessings and why they're so popular around the world
Analysis of Montreal Irish Famine victims bones gives sad insight into their health issues
Ireland’s travel secrets: One of the oldest man-made structures in the world, The Céide Fields, in Mayo
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- 1 Book launch of "Rockin’ the Bronx" by Larry Kirwan coming to New York Irish Center
- 2 On This Day: Irish American Bruce Springsteen was "born in the USA"
- 3 Two Irish favorites combine in this delicious apple and Jameson tart recipe
- 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