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Insight into 1798 Irish Rebellion
A short 1798 Irish Rebellion may have set the stage for Ireland's warring factions during the next two centuries. Sir Richard Musgrave gives one perspective.
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Belleek Pottery in Ireland's County Fermanagh
The name Belleek refers to a village in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland on the banks of the River Erne, and to the lustrous porcelain made there.
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Shamrock, Celtic Cross, Claddagh Ring, and Harp
The sacred shamrock, Celtic cross, Claddagh ring from Galway, and ancient harp are all symbolic of Ireland.
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Jack-o'-lantern's History and Meaning
From turnips and potatoes in Ireland to pumpkins in the US, jack-o'-lanterns continue to celebrate Ireland's Catholic and Celtic history every Halloween.
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Top Ten Trivia about Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is a quirky city of great antiquity and high on the tourist hit-list. These are fun trivia bites that set the place apart and make good pub conversation starters.
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Absentee Landlords in the West of Ireland
The British Government recognised the terrible state of affairs in Ireland and demanded that the Landlords take measures to correct the problem.
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What Were the Origins of the Celtic Cross?
Standing Stones, Stone Circles and Dolmens abound in Celtic territories. They were obviously as significant to them as the Cross became in the lives of Christians.
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Columbanus , Patron Saint of Europe?
Columbanus blazed a trail across Europe for Irish Missionaries to follow in bringing back light into the Dark Ages following the Fall of the Roman Empire
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The Legend Of Finn McCool
An amazing formation of rocks, otherwise known as the Giant's Causeway lies on the north east coast of Ireland. It is also home to the legend of the giant Finn McCool.
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Patrick Pearse, Leader of the Easter Revolt
Patrick Pearse felt an intense need to do something great with his life, and martyrdom for Irish nationalism allowed him the opportunity.
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The Role of Irish Women in the Easter Rising
During the Easter Rising, suffragettes and Irish nationalists joined forces to fight for a free Ireland.
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A Myth of the Irish Easter Rising
Romantic histories of the Easter Rebellion abound. One misquoted Eamon de Valera. That misquote was repeated by later historians, creating a myth that refuses to die.
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Christianity in Ireland Before St. Patrick
People incorrectly assume that St. Patrick first introduced Christianity to Ireland. Instead, he replaced Palladius, the first Irish bishop.
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Historic Irish Gays and Lesbians
Following are profiles of six Irish Gays and Lesbians who have international recognition for their accomplishments.
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Irish Sayings
Irish sayings, blessings, toasts, wit, wisdom, humor, proverbs and much more.
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What were Coffin Ships?
All the ships traveling the Trans-Atlantic route came to be known as coffin ships even though some owners and their ships had an excellent record.
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Ulster Scots or Scots Irish ?
The majority of the Scots who were encouraged to travel to Ulster as part of the Ulster Plantation were Lowland Presbyterians.
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Did Saint Brendan Discover America in a Currach?
There may never be a definitive answer to this question but it has been proven by explorer and author Tim Severin to be physically possible.
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Easter Rising 1916
The Easter Rising has become mythical amongst Irish Republicans for its role in provoking the revolutionary struggles of the 1916-23 period.
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The Approaches to Irish History
When studying Irish history, it's best to have an understanding of the two different approaches to Ireland's past, the traditionalist and revisionist approaches.
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The Great Famine
From 1845 to 1849, a fungus destroyed Ireland's potato crop, with disastrous effects for Ireland's poor. How did the potato become so important for Ireland's peasants?
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