Magdalen convents in Ireland (1920 – 1960)
Ireland’s history has been marked by numerous religious scandals in recent years. The laverie convents (known as the “Couvents de la Madeleine”)…
Irish history : the must-haves
The flag in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a fascinating part of the United Kingdom, often the subject of heated debate, not least because of its complex…
The scandal of Tuam’s forgotten angels
A terrible scandal still shakes the Catholic orphanage in the town of Tuam, County Galway. Recent investigations (carried out in 2016) have…
The term: “No Irish Need Apply
Irish history is marked by tragedy, but also resilience and rebirth. Among the most striking episodes is the phrase“No Irish Need Apply“.…
The scandal of forced adoptions in Irish orphanages
It’s a tragedy that still shakes Ireland today. It is estimated that some 56,000 women had their children taken away from them…
Irish emigration to Australia
When we think of Irish emigration, the images that come to mind are often those of the “coffin ships” bound for America,…
Irish historical battles The Anglo-Irish conflict
The siege of Derry (1689)
The Siege of Derry is an important episode in the history of the city of the same name. It refers to the…
Irish historical battles The Anglo-Irish conflict
The Battle of Kinsale in 1601
In 1601, on the shores of County Cork, a battle was fought that would seal Ireland’s fate for centuries to come. The…
Irish historical battles Irish independence
The Battle of Crossbarry (1921)
The Battle of Crossbarry, fought in 1921, remains one of the most emblematic episodes of the Irish War of Independence. It was…
The sinking of the Jeanie Johnston
The Jeanie Johnston is a ship steeped in history, a poignant symbol of Ireland’s Great Famine. Built in 1847 in Quebec, Canada,…