Typhoid Mary has inspired books, movies, and even a Marvel character, but the history of the Irish woman behind the... more

By 1855, over two million Irish people had fled Ireland to escape the devastation of the Great Hunger. The journeys... more

Being hard drinkers is one of the most common stereotypes of Irish people around the world. While Irish consumption of... more

In May 1170, a small group of mercenaries landed in a remote corner of County Wexford, setting the stage for... more

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Over a century after his death, Michael Collins remains one of Irish history's most iconic figures. Yet, his life and... more

Margaretta Eagar is a little-known figure in Irish history. In the early 20th century, she worked as a governess to... more

St. Brigid is one of Ireland's most well-known saints. While Christian churches have experienced a crisis of faith in recent... more

In March 1939, James Murphy, a Cork man, became a wanted figure in Nazi Germany. As Europe hurtled towards war,... more

Over the past three decades, the Catholic Church has been engulfed by numerous sexual abuse scandals and accusations of power... more