16th Century Period
Shane "The Proud" O'Neill
In 1542, the most powerful Gaelic leader in Ulster, Conn Bacach O’Neill, the Lord of Tír Eóghain had submitted to Queen Elisabeth I of England and she had re-granted him his lands and presented him […]
16th Century Period
The Tudor Plantations in Ireland
From 1541, with Henry VIII, supported by the Irish parliament, claimed kingship over all of Ireland and introduced the Crown of Ireland Act of 1542.
16th Century Period
Introduction of the Crown of Ireland Act 1542
16th Century Ireland saw the introduction of the Crown of Ireland Act 1542 and during the reign of Henry VIII, the Catholic Church, and the people of Ireland, native and settler alike, remained strongly attached […]
16th Century Period
The Battle of Knockdoe - The Decline of Gaelic Power
The Battle of Knockdoe was fought on August 19, 1504, near the village of Knockdoe, in what is now County Galway.
16th Century Period
The 16th Century Period In Ireland
The 16th century was a time of significant change and upheaval in Ireland. During this period, the island was ruled by a series of English and Scottish monarchs. English influence grew as English settlers began […]
Medieval Period
The Gallowglasses Arrive From Scotland
From the earliest times, there has always been a lot of movement between the people of Ireland and Scotland.
Medieval Period
Castles In Ireland
Ireland is famous for its castles with many in ruin across the Irish countryside and others restored back to its formal glory either as a hotel or tourism location.
Medieval Period
Anglo-Normans Invade The Kingdom of Ulaid
By the 12th century, the Kingdom of Uladh belonged to the Irish dynasty that dominated Ireland’s northern territories but by 1177 they would be overthrown by the invading Anglo-Normans. […]
Medieval Period
Henry II King of England Invades Ireland
King Henry II’s invasion of Ireland in 1171 marked a critical point in Irish history, as it led to the establishment of English control over significant portions of the island. […]
Medieval Period
The Anglo-Norman Invasion of Ireland: Conquest and Transformation
The Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland began in 1169, led by mercenaries aiding the Irish king Dermot MacMurrough. […]
Medieval Period
The Battle of Clontarf: Downfall of the Vikings
The Battle of Clontarf, fought on April 23, 1014, was one of the most significant and famous battles in Irish history. […]
Medieval Period
Brian Boru: The High King of Ireland
Brian Boru, High King of Ireland (941–1014), united much of the island, defeated the Vikings at Clontarf, and is remembered as a symbol of Irish unity and strength.