Ireland history

HUMAN remains which were washed up on a beach in Canada belonged to shipwreck victims who were fleeing the Famine, the Canadian government has confirmed.

For hundreds of years, Ireland followed a justice system known as Brehon Law - is your surname among the Brehon families of Ireland?

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.

From Celtic knots to shamrocks and claddagh rings, here’s a look at some of Ireland’s most famous symbols.

Old photos of Ireland have been newly colorized with the help of artificial intelligence, shedding new light on what life was like in the country during the 1800s and 1900s.

“Girls making molotov cocktails in Ireland in 1969”

Have you heard about Gráinne Mhaol known as “the Pirate Queen”? Or Countess Constance Markievicz? Find out more about their history in this article! #ireland #dublin #instaireland #discoverireland #ireland_gram #loveireland #irish #irishpassion #wanderireland #visitireland #dublincity n #inspireland_ #lovedublin #loves_ireland #icu_ireland #lovindublin #tourismireland #documentdublin #discoverdublin #irelandaily #irlanda #pocket_ireland #inspireland #thedublinbible

Speechless yet? Check our top 10 historical places in Ireland, an island steeped in history. Each castle, church and ringfort tell their own amazing story.

Last weekend in Kilkenny, Ireland. Ad | There’s nothing quite like celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Ireland itself. From the moment I stepped off the plane I received the warmest of Irish welcomes, which continued with everyone I met. We immersed ourselves in the history of Kilkenny, taking in the culture, the food and drink, and of course the music. From traditional Uilleann Pipes and fiddle to folk and ballads, we revelled in the uplifting tunes played in establishments across town. We…