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# Irish History

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Extract: The bits of Irish history you weren't taught at school
Damian Corless
Take This Tricky Irish History Quiz
This historic Cork mansion was the scene of a kidnapping, and it's now at risk
New US ambassador to Ireland to be sworn in today
Extract: The passionate and inspirational women of the Irish Revolution – in photos
Elizabeth Gillis
WATCH: David Norris calls 1916 rebels 'traitors to their own cause'
WATCH: This colour video brings 1950s Dublin to life
Gerry Adams lashes out at John Bruton for calling the 1916 Rising 'a mistake'
Was Cromwell framed? Why one man thinks he might not have been that bad after all...
History experts descend on Trinity College to discover the truth about the Battle of Clontarf
Column: Shane MacThomais was a tireless champion of those forgotten by our history books
Donal Fallon
Column: A novel approach to exploring Irish history
Seán Michael Wilson
An 'original Fine Gael Blueshirt uniform' has just gone on sale...on eBay
Cycling photographer's rare pictures uncover the Ireland of old
Hidden History: The 'forgotten' Irish Brigades abroad
VIDEO: The secrets of Dublin tenements
A history of Ireland... in 6 minutes
A memorial day for Daniel O'Connell? Is he worthy?
Michael Collins' heartbreak and naivety explored in new documentary
Ireland's history of Tour de France stage winners
Hidden Ireland: Mystery island, ruined fortress and Braveheart daydreams
Column: Objects can tell us startling stories about our history - we should cherish them
Ruth Hegarty
4 Irish sites to visit to get close to St Patrick mythology
Uncovering the 'Disappeared' of Irish War of Independence and Civil War
Hidden Ireland: Supplying 'a long-felt want' - Dublin's public toilets
First Irish TV, Titanic, a famous ceiling: the big anniversaries of 2012
The symbol of our time: A decommissioned AK47?
Pic: A relic of 'Dublin's Finest Laundry'
Ireland's ancient relics - what are they and how have they survived?
What would Michael Collins think of Ireland's banks?
Swab used to clean Collins' corpse 'withdrawn from auction'
Collins hair ‘withdrawn from auction’ after family reveals sadness at sale
Explainer: The Third Home Rule Bill is 100 years old today. What did it do?
Lock of Michael Collins' hair to be auctioned
Queen to visit to Croke Park in May