Saint Oliver Plunkett The Irish Martyr
Oliver Plunkett was born in Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland in 1629. His family came of Norman Irish stock, that is,… Read More
Restoration Act Of Settlement In 1662
In 1660 the Monarchy was restored in the person of Charles ll as monarch of the three kingdoms of England,… Read More
The Siege of Galway 1651 - 1652
Galway was a fiercely defended Catholic city and as Cromwell’s Armies strengthened their hold over the province of Connaught. (more…) Read More
Sieges Of Charlemont, Meelick & Limerick
By 1650 the army of Oliver Cromwell captured the north, east, and most of the south of Ireland. (more…) Read More
The Siege of Limerick in 1651
The final Siege of Limerick occurred in June 1651 when the English used the tactic of starvation against the heavily… Read More
Oliver Cromwell Invades Ireland
With a New Model Army Oliver Cromwell was a force not to mess with. They were battle-hardened, disciplined, and efficient.… Read More
The Irish Rebellion Of 1641
The Irish Rebellion of 1641 came about because of the resentment felt by the Catholic Irish, both Gael and Old… Read More
Raphoe Castle (Bishop’s Palace)
Located on a hill overlooking the town of Raphoe is Bishop’s Palace that was built in 1636 by John Leslie,… Read More
The Plantation Of Derry
Derry is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the whole of Ireland and dates back to sometime in the… Read More
The Flight Of The Earls in 1607
The 14th September 1607 was to become an important date in Irish history and one which continues to baffle even… Read More