History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
WATCH: Here's what a summer in the Donegal Gaeltacht looked like 60 years ago
On This Day: The fatal "Night Of The Big Wind" took place across Ireland in 1839
Actress Jane Russell's adoption of Irish baby nearly ended her career
The most hated people in Irish history
Maria Edgeworth, Ireland’s Pioneering Writer and Educator
Nollaig na mBan – Women’s Christmas is celebrated in Ireland today!
On This Day: Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, died in 1922
On This Day: 10 Protestant civilians executed in Kingsmill Massacre in Co Armagh
The "Green Red Coats" and the "Battle of the Breeches" - The Irish in Crimea
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- 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