Early Christian Period
The Book of Kells: A Masterpiece of Irish Monastic Heritage
The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book, widely considered one of the greatest masterpieces of medieval art. […]
17th Century Period
The Plantation Of Ulster
The Plantation of Ulster was part of the English conquest of Ireland, a method used to pacify and civilise the province.
17th Century Period
The Long March Of O’Sullivan Beare
The long march of O’Sullivan Beare was a daring mission to flee invading English forces to seek refugee from Irish clans in the north of Ireland.
17th Century Period
The Battle Of Kinsale In 1601
The Battle of Kinsale is one of Ireland’s most famous battles and begun in September 1601 when a large Spanish fleet landed at the harbour of Kinsale.
17th Century Period
17th Century Ireland
The beginning of the 17th century in Ireland was marked by the Battle of Kinsale in 1601, one of Ireland’s most famous battles that saw the defeated of the Irish by the English.
Food Recipes
How To Make Dublin Coddle: A Traditional Irish stew
Dublin Coddle is a traditional Irish stew that’s both hearty and comforting.
Food Recipes
Irish Home Made Apple Pie
Every woman in Ireland knows her mother’s Apple Pie Recipe; this recipe is passed down through generation after generation and in some families, it is so secret they would not dare tell anyone outside the […]
Medieval Period
Donegal Friary is founded
Donegal Friary is in Donegal town, on the water’s edge at the entrance of the harbor. The O’Donnell clan built the Friary in 1474 with support from the Franciscan order.
Medieval Period
High King Edward Bruce Of Ireland
Edward Bruce was the younger brother of Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots. In 1315, King Robert sent his brother to Ireland to create a second front against the Anglo-Normans.
16th Century Period
Robert Devereux Invades Ireland With English troops
Following the defeat of the English at the battle of the Yellow Ford in 1598, many of the southern Gaelic clans began to come out to the side of Hugh Mór O’ Neill.
16th Century Period
Battle of the Yellow Ford 1598
The Yellow Ford ( Béal an Átha Bui) is on the river Callan and close to the river Blackwater about 2 miles from Armagh city.
16th Century Period
Feagh MacHugh O’Byrne 1543-1597
Feagh MacHugh O’Bryne (Fiach Mac Aodh ÓBroin) was the son of the chief of the O’Byrnes of the Gabhail Raghnaill.