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Folklore of Fairy Trees in Ireland

In Ireland, its believed fairy trees are the sacred grounds for the sídhe, the people of the mounds. The sídhe are known as the little people or the wee folk in Ireland and most often portrayed as fairies. What is a fairy Tree? A fairy tree is usually a Hawthorn tree...

The Invasion of Ireland by the Milisians

In the Mythological Cycle of Irish Mythology, the Milisians invaded Ireland after seeking a land without serpents as foretold by Moses. The Milisians would overthrow the Tuatha Dé Danann, a semi-divine people whose power and magic was enhanced by their interaction...

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 English, in regards to the loss of their lands to Protestant settlers from England and Scotland. Catholic Irish were frightened by reports that the...

The 9 years War

The 9 Years War became an historical turning point for the Irish as it has seen the destruction of old Gaelic rule to be replaced by the new English invaders. After the destruction of the FitzGerald's of Kildare and their cousins, the Desmond's, the tension in Ireland...

The Invasion of Ireland by the Milisians

The Invasion of Ireland by the Milisians

Irish Mythology & Folklore

In the Mythological Cycle of Irish Mythology, the Milisians invaded Ireland after seeking a land without serpents as foretold by Moses. The Milisians would overthrow the Tuatha Dé Danann, a semi-divine people...

The Irish Rebellion Of 1641

The Irish Rebellion Of 1641

17th Century Period

The Irish Rebellion of 1641 came about because of the resentment felt by the Catholic Irish, both Gael and Old English, in regards to the loss of their lands to Protestant settlers from England and Scotland. Catholic...

The 9 years War

The 9 years War

16th Century Period

The 9 Years War became an historical turning point for the Irish as it has seen the destruction of old Gaelic rule to be replaced by the new English invaders. After the destruction of the FitzGerald's of Kildare and...

The Battle of Affane (1565)

The Battle of Affane (1565)

16th Century Period

In 1564, the peace of Queen Elizabeth II was thrown into chaos in the south as two of the most influential of the Old...

Shane "The Proud" O'Neill

Shane "The Proud" O'Neill

16th Century Period

In 1542, the most powerful Gaelic leader in Ulster, Conn Bacach O'Neill, the Lord of Tír Eóghain had submitted to...

The Tudor Plantations in Ireland

The Tudor Plantations in Ireland

16th Century Period

From 1541, with Henry VIII, supported by the Irish parliament, claimed kingship over all of Ireland and introduced the...

The Gallowglasses Arrive From Scotland

The Gallowglasses Arrive From Scotland

Medieval Period

From the earliest times, there has always been a lot of movement between the people of Ireland and Scotland. Indeed,...

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