From Ancient Ireland to Westeros: A History of Dragons

From Ancient Ireland to Westeros: A History o...

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The IRA & the Battle for America

“Keep handing it to the Micks. The Roman Catholic Irish are, and always have been, the only un-Americanised people in the United States.” These words came from a supporter of Admiral William S. Sims, an ardent opponent of Irish republicans in the United States in the 1920s. This ...  Show more

World War II in Ireland: What was it really like?

At the outbreak of World War II, Ireland declared itself neutral. But neutrality didn't mean the country was untouched by the conflict. Known as the The Emergency, the war left people in Ireland facing invasion fears, severe rationing, and an uncertain future. Thousands of Irish ...  Show more

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