Irish history facts

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.

While the term “Black Irish” has been in circulation for centuries, you’re bound to ask your colleague or friend its meaning, and they’re likely to draw a blank.So, to put the record straight, find out below about the “Black Irish,” where the term comes from, and who exactly it is referring to. #BlackIrish #Irishhistory #Irishheritage

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.

Whether they are prefixed with O' or Mac/Mc and are anglicized or in their original Irish form, it is easy to spot a name deriving from the Emerald Isle

Being one of the first countries in the world to ever use surnames, family names play a huge role in Irish history. Here are our top ten facts you never knew about Irish surnames. #Irishnames #Irishsurnames #Irishnamefacts

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

One of the great mysteries in my past will be that of my second great grandfather, Patrick Murphy. Lost, among the many Irish souls that came before me, he has remained. I think that he has become somewhat of an illusion or maybe even a dream of my...

Do you have an Irish surname in your family tree? Want to know more about how your surnames evolved? Read on to find out more.

I'm Irish, which means, in some way, that I'm obligated to honor St. Patrick's Day. (Truth be told: I don't feel an obligation so much as pride in my heritage.) For more interesting facts about Ireland, visit Eupedia .

There are certain names in Ireland that you can't utter without being greeted with a look of disdain and/or disgust - here are the most hated people in Irish history.