The Story of Ireland: Age of Invasions
BBC: The Story of Ireland: Age of Invasions A five-part landmark series, written and presented by BBC Special Correspondent Fergal[…]
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Category: Irish History
News and Stories about 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[…]
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How the Irish Influenced Russia’s Military and Culture
How the Irish Influenced Russia’s Military and Culture While the Irish are often recognized for their influence in the United[…]
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The Dark Ages on Skellig Michael
The Dark Ages on Skellig Michael Discover the ancient history of Skellig Michael, an island off the coast of Ireland[…]
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‘The Edge of Europe’ – The story of Skellig Michael Ireland
‘The Edge of Europe’ – The story of Skellig Michael Ireland This historical documentary traces the story of early Christian[…]
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COLUMBAN & the Secrets of Ireland’s Ancient University
Ep.2 of 17 – COLUMBAN & the Secrets of Ireland’s Ancient University SERIES 1 – Ep.2 – BANGOR to BRITTANY[…]
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How the Irish helped Save Civilization
Ep.1 of 17 – How the Irish helped Save Civilization SERIES 1 – Ep.1 – How an Irish boy born[…]
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Tales of Irish Castles: Don’t Mess With a Knight
Tales of Irish Castles: Don’t Mess With a Knight Documenting the expansion of Norman castle building throughout the 13th and[…]
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What is a Ringfort?
What is a Ringfort? What is a ringfort? Is it a fairy fort? A rath? A cashel? A lios? Ringforts[…]
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To Hell or to Connacht: The Cromwellian Policy and its Impact on Irish History
To Hell or to Connacht: The Cromwellian Policy and its Impact on Irish History The phrase “To Hell or to[…]
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