In July 1946, dozens of German refugee children, "the Shamrock children", stepped off a passenger ferry at Dun Laoighaire Pier, kickstarting a proud period in Irish history during World War II that is often overlooked.
The glamourous Hollywood star Jane Russell’s career nearly came to an end after she controversially adopted an Irish baby in 1951. Hollywood star Jane Russell’s adoption of an Irishwoman’s child in the 1950s nearly ended the actress’s career.
Boystown’s Irish founder Father Flanagan was the first to expose Ireland's dirty secrets. IrishCentral founder Niall O'Dowd discusses Father Flanagan in his book "A New Ireland."