Irish History

IRA agrees to officially 'lay down its arms' on this day in 2005
Irish History 13 hours ago

IRA agrees to officially 'lay down its arms' on this day in 2005

By: Harry Brent

FORGOTTEN HERO: Remembering John James Keane - the man who founded the Olympic Council of Ireland
News 20 hours ago

FORGOTTEN HERO: Remembering John James Keane - the man who founded the Olympic Council of Ireland

By: Fiona Audley

Congratulations Ireland - BRONZE Medals - Rowing Womens Fours
News 1 day ago

Congratulations Ireland - BRONZE Medals - Rowing Womens Fours

By: Frank Collins

13 Irish surnames that are always mispronounced in America & Britain
Life & Style 1 day ago

13 Irish surnames that are always mispronounced in America & Britain

By: Aidan Lonergan

US House of Representatives member Kevin J Boyle calls for a United Ireland and voices admiration for hunger striker Bobby Sands
News 1 week ago

US House of Representatives member Kevin J Boyle calls for a United Ireland and voices admiration for hunger striker Bobby Sands

By: Rachael O'Connor

New evidence suggests Irishman hanged in historic high-profile murder case was wrongly executed
Irish History 1 week ago

New evidence suggests Irishman hanged in historic high-profile murder case was wrongly executed

By: Fiona Audley

Rare Irish chalice stored for decades in British stable fetches whopping sum at auction
Irish History 2 weeks ago

Rare Irish chalice stored for decades in British stable fetches whopping sum at auction

By: Fiona Audley

100 years since end of Irish War of Independence marked with sombre ceremony in Dublin
News 2 weeks ago

100 years since end of Irish War of Independence marked with sombre ceremony in Dublin

By: Rachael O'Connor

Who is Ireland’s Most Successful Tennis Player of all time?
News 2 weeks ago

Who is Ireland’s Most Successful Tennis Player of all time?

By: Frank Collins

A Definitive Ranking of the Top 10 Best Films About Irish History of All Time
Entertainment 3 weeks ago

A Definitive Ranking of the Top 10 Best Films About Irish History of All Time

By: Aidan Lonergan

Wexford Martyrs: 7 facts about Six Irish Catholics hanged, drawn and quartered by Elizabeth I for treason in 1581
Life & Style 3 weeks ago

Wexford Martyrs: 7 facts about Six Irish Catholics hanged, drawn and quartered by Elizabeth I for treason in 1581

By: Aidan Lonergan

Nelson Mandela addresses Dáil during official state visit to Ireland on this day in 1990
Irish History 3 weeks ago

Nelson Mandela addresses Dáil during official state visit to Ireland on this day in 1990

By: Harry Brent

University of Cambridge offers new government-funded lectureship in Modern Irish History
Irish History 4 weeks ago

University of Cambridge offers new government-funded lectureship in Modern Irish History

By: Fiona Audley

Stunning restored images reveal true colours of Irish Civil War, which began 99-years-ago today
Irish History 1 month ago

Stunning restored images reveal true colours of Irish Civil War, which began 99-years-ago today

By: Harry Brent

Éamon de Valera became President of Ireland 62 years ago today
Irish History 1 month ago

Éamon de Valera became President of Ireland 62 years ago today

By: Michael Murphy