In 1795, Wolfe Tone left Ireland for America. He used his contacts with influential families, such as the Beresfords, to avoid imprisonment by supplying information on affairs between himself and two fellow United Irishmen, Hamilton […]
Ireland’s population, in the 18th century, expanded rapidly. This was true of all the religious sections of Irish society, Catholic, Protestant, and Dissenter.
Theobald Wolfe Tone was the founding member of the United Irishmen and leader of the 1798 Irish Rebellion.
The Society of United Irishmen, founded in 1791, played a pivotal role in Ireland’s struggle for freedom during the late 18th century. Emerging during a time of political repression and social division, the Society aimed to […]
Doon mass rock is where secret mass was held during the penal years (1695 – 1741). During this time Irish Catholics were not allowed to openly practice their religion or display their faith.
As the 18th century progressed, the anti-Catholic penal laws were strengthened and had a profound effect upon all aspects of Irish society.
Daniel O’Connell (1775-1847) was a prominent Irish political leader and advocate for Catholic rights during the early 19th century. […]
Guinness is thought of as the national drink of Ireland. To many people, worldwide, it is synonymous with Ireland and the Irish.
By the middle of the 18th century, Ireland had settled down to life under the Ascendency Government. It was a land of great contrasts.
As Ireland progressed into the 18th century, religious and political reform had already taken place.
The feast of Saint Odran is celebrated on February 19. He was a disciple of St Patrick and his chariot driver. St Odran was the first Christian martyr in Irish history and the only martyr during the time […]
Patrick Sarsfield is thought to have been born on his family estate near Lucan in County Kildare in, or around 1650.
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