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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In 1564, the peace of Queen Elizabeth II was thrown into chaos in the south as two of the most influential of the Old English…
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…
From 1541, with Henry VIII, supported by the Irish parliament, claimed kingship over all of Ireland and introduced the Crown of Ireland Act of 1542. Many of the…
From the earliest times, there has always been a lot of movement between the people of Ireland and Scotland. Indeed, it is highly probable that…