Irish History

The Siege of Maynooth and the Fall of the Earls of Kildare

The Siege of Maynooth and the Fall of the Earls of Kildare In 1534 Silken Thomas, son and heir to[…]

How the Irish Influenced Russia’s Military and Culture While the Irish are often recognized for their influence in the United[…]

The Dark Ages on Skellig Michael Discover the ancient history of Skellig Michael, an island off the coast of Ireland[…]

‘The Edge of Europe’ – The story of Skellig Michael Ireland This historical documentary traces the story of early Christian[…]

Ep.2 of 17 – COLUMBAN & the Secrets of Ireland’s Ancient University SERIES 1 – Ep.2 – BANGOR to BRITTANY[…]

Ep.1 of 17 – How the Irish helped Save Civilization SERIES 1 – Ep.1 – How an Irish boy born[…]

Tales of Irish Castles: Don’t Mess With a Knight Documenting the expansion of Norman castle building throughout the 13th and[…]

What is a Ringfort? What is a ringfort? Is it a fairy fort? A rath? A cashel? A lios? Ringforts[…]

To Hell or to Connacht: The Cromwellian Policy and its Impact on Irish History The phrase “To Hell or to[…]

The Irish Brigade’s Role in the Battle of Fontenoy The Irish Brigade’s role in the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745[…]