Irish History

Battle of the Boyne – 1690

Battle of the Boyne Here is the story William’s victory over James at the Battle of Boyne Credit to[…]

Ulster Scots Journey Comedian Tim McGarry looks at the history of the Scots in Ulster up to the 1609 plantation.[…]

Ulster Scots Journey Comedian Tim McGarry looks at the history of the Scots in Ulster up to the 1609 plantation.[…]

Siege of Derry The Siege of Derry. King James’ attempt to take the city. Presented by Gerry Anderson Credit[…]

Rebellion in Ireland 1641 Rebellion in Ireland followed by Oliver Cromwell’s campaign of retribution beginning with Drogheda. Credit to[…]

Plantation of Ulster “That Wild Land”. Reasons Scottish and English settlers began to come to Ulster in large numbers in[…]

Conquest of Ireland Includes O’Neill’s campaign against Elizabethan soldiers through to the “Flight of the Earls” Credit to :[…]

Anglo-French Charts Gaelic life at the time of the Norman invasion as well as the invasion itself. By 1177, the[…]

Norman Invasion of Ireland Irish History for Schools. Charts Gaelic life at the time of the Norman invasion as well[…]

The Background to Normand Invasions Irish History for Schools. Background to Norman Invasion of England and Ireland. Credit to[…]