Irish history facts

Any one of the worst things that has happened to Ireland historically would be considered a major tragedy in most other countries. The country's past ...

So which Irish are you? Shanty or lace curtain, narrow back or donkey, Mick or Paddy?

Discover 75+ fun and interesting facts about Ireland that you should know before you go here. Even if you are Irish you might still learn a thing or two about the Emerald Isle.

One of the great mysteries in my past will be that of my second great grandfather, Patrick Murphy. Lost, among the many Irish souls that came before me, he has remained. I think that he has become somewhat of an illusion or maybe even a dream of my...

The definitive list of Irish phrases that no one from outside Ireland understands. "Grand" probably doesn't mean what you think it does!

1. James Sligo Jameson, the heir to Irish whiskey manufacturer Jameson's, bought an 11-year-old girl and offered her to cannibals to document and sketch how she was cooked and eaten.

Do you have an Irish Surname question? You've come to the right place!

1. Marsh's Library in Dublin puts readers in cages to prevent them from walking off with rare books.

Who were the black Irish? I can explain but first let me reiterate -- they didn’t come from the Spanish Armada. That’s fake news.

Author Debbie Blake lists 10 intriguing historical facts about the beautiful county of Tipperary.