History

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

On This Day: Government abandons Great Blasket Island state park efforts

On This Day: Government abandons Great Blasket Island state park efforts

Britain’s role in creating US slavery overlooked, says BBC report

Britain’s role in creating US slavery overlooked, says BBC report

Australia's first rebellion was started by a Kerryman

Australia's first rebellion was started by a Kerryman

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