18th Century Period
The United Irishmen Rebellion
The English government was highly alarmed by the French attempt to invade Ireland in December 1796 and dispatched Lieutenant-General Gerard Lake to the province of Ulster.
Invasions
18th Century Period
French Invasion Of Carrickfergus
From 1756 to 1763 Europe became embroiled in what was to be called “The Seven Years War”.
18th Century Period
1796 The French Attempt To Aid Ireland
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 […]
17th Century Period
Sieges Of Charlemont, Meelick & Limerick
By 1650 the army of Oliver Cromwell captured the north, east, and most of the south of Ireland.
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
The Spanish Armada in Ireland: A Failed Invasion Attempt
In 1588, the Spanish Armada was sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I.
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 Viking Settlement of Dublin
When the Vikings came to Ireland they mostly performed hit & run raids. There were no large towns or cities so their raids focused on settlements around costal areas.
Medieval Period
History Of Vikings Invading Ireland
The Vikings first invaded Ireland in 795 AD. A small group of Norse warriors attacked a monastery on the east coast, plundering it of its valuables such as relics, and laid it to waste.
Medieval Period
Medieval Period in Ireland: Key Events and Figures
The Medieval Period in Ireland is typically defined as spanning from the 5th to the late 16th centuries.