Shane The Proud Of The O’Neills
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 […]

Brian Boru High King of Ireland going into battle
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.

Saint Patrick Patron Saint of Ireland
Early Christian Period

St Patrick - Patron Saint of Ireland

St Patrick is a Patron Saint of Ireland. His feast day is celebrated on March 17th, his traditional date of death. Even though St Patrick wasn’t Irish, his feast day is celebrated worldwide as an […]

Irish Warrior called Niall of the nine hostages
Ancient Period

Niall Of The Nine Hostages

Niall of the Nine Hostages is a legendary figure from Irish history and mythology, said to have been a powerful king of Ulster during the early medieval period.