Fintan O’Toole reflects on the last 64 years in Ireland—a time when Irish life was almost completely transformed.

The United States is a deeply divided country awash in weapons, leading many to worry about escalating political violence and ...

From the origins of the Irish language to intimate, personal histories of Ireland’s darkest periods, these are some of the best books about Irish history ...

“The Story of Ireland” is the companion book to a BBC documentary on the Emerald Isle.

History, or various interpretations of it, has of course played a significant role in the turbulent existence of Northern Ireland.

His history, moreover, is a perfect example of the perverse conditions which I have indicated as rendering the study of Irish problems peculiarly baffling. Mr. Hayden Talbot is an American journalist ...

Dublin's O'Connell Street offers visitors a walk through pivotal moments in Irish history. Rick Steves guides you through the highlights.

After becoming largely independent in the 1920s, the Irish state used tariffs up until around the 1960s.

How well do you know Irish history? Read about these five historical figures who are from Ireland but aren't as famous as St. Patrick.

NPR's Pien Huang speaks with Mary Lou McDonald, president of the Irish political party Sinn Fein, about efforts to smooth trade between the UK and Ireland in the wake of the Brexit deal.

Despite being the least visited county in Ireland, according to The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, Co Longford may just have the most fascinating history. A variety of reasons ...