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In the Mythological Cycle of Irish Mythology, the Fir Bolg (men of bags) arrived in Ireland after suffering 200 years of slavery in Greece. The Fir Bolg were descended from the Muintir Nemid, who, following the defeat of the Nemedians by the Fomorian Sea raiders,...

On 06 February 1685, James Stuart, Duke of York, succeeded Charles ll as king of England, Ireland and as James VII, king of Scotland. Charles had died without leaving legitimate children though quite a number of illegitimate ones. James had fled to the continent...

The 16th century was a time of significant change and upheaval in Ireland. During this period, the island was ruled by a series of English and Scottish monarchs, and English influence grew as English settlers began to arrive in Ireland, known as the Plantation of...

The invasion of Anglo-Normans in Ireland was a turning point in Irish history and is considered an important era. Although the conquest of the Normans was short lived in Ireland, approx 200 years, their occupation had a huge influence in Ireland some of which is still...