The Mesolithic in Ireland
The Mesolithic period in Ireland saw the arrival of the island’s first inhabitants. These come to us from Scotland, and are already…
Irish history : the must-haves
The Irish Rebellions
The Irish Rebellions of 1798 were a succession of clashes orchestrated by nationalist Irishmen seeking to emancipate themselves from British rule. Led…
The Neolithic in Ireland
The Neolithic in Ireland was a decisive period: people discovered agriculture and pottery, built megalithic tombs and used increasingly advanced stone tools.…
The Bronze Age in Ireland
The Bronze Age in Ireland heralded the use of specific materials such as bronze and gold. Very quickly, the population concentrated on…
Bloody Sunday 1920
Bloody Sunday in 1920 refers to a day of great violence in Ireland, during the Irish War of Independence. It took place…
The Norman Invasions (1169)
The 12th century marks a major turning point in Irish history. A new internal power struggle led to the Norman invasion of…
Celtic invasions in Ireland
A deeply Celtic country, Ireland was built by the presence of a Celtic population that helped shape the country's cultural identity.
The Home Rule
After centuries of struggle to emancipate themselves from British rule, the Irish decided to take diplomatic action, launching the “Home Rule” project…
Sunday Bloody Sunday, by U2
Do you know "Sunday Bloody Sunday"? This song by U2 refers to the two Bloody Sundays, dark episodes in Irish history.
The Battle of Clontarf
The Battle of Clontarf (April 23, 1014) is a historic episode in Irish history, marking the victory of Irish king Brian Boru…