History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
North American Gaeltacht launches exhibit exploring history of Irish language in Canada
What was the original color associated with St. Patrick?
Saint Patrick was from Scotland, research confirms
How to have an Irish Mother's Day
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
The truth about St. Patrick's life, from kidnapping to Irish Catholicism
The history of the St. Patrick's Day shamrock ceremony at the White House
When Irish mammies foiled a riot at Cork's notorious Spike Island prison
On This Day: Nelson’s Pillar in Dublin was blown up in 1966
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- 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