Irish History

Limerick castle re-opening to public after €1.6m restoration programme

Desmond Castle in Askeaton in Co Limerick, opened to the public Desmond Castle in Askeaton in Co Limerick, regarded as[…]

Ancient Names for Ireland A list of the ancient names for Ireland taken from Geoffrey Keating’s “General History of Ireland”.[…]

Scots-Irish in American Politics Exploring the enduring influence of the Scots-Irish in American politics, from the American Revolution to the[…]

Gaelic Clans Here are Gaelic Clans and Their Battle Cries Credit to : Brehon Academy

Names of Connacht Here are Irish Families and Place Names of Connacht Credit to : Brehon Academy

Names of Leinster Here are Irish Families and Place Names of Leinster Credit to : Brehon Academy

Names of Munster Here are Irish Families and Place Names of Munster Credit to : Brehon Academy

Names of Ulster Here are Irish Families and Place Names of Ulster Credit to : Brehon Academy

Battle of Clontarf In the first of a 2-part video series for History Hub to mark 1000 years since the[…]

Ireland’s Risings Ireland’s Risings: from the Battle of Clontarf 1014 to the Easter Rising 1916: For centuries the Irish stood[…]