Fine Gael
Fine Gael is Ireland’s second largest party in terms of representation in the Dáil and local assemblies, and first in the European…
Politics in Ireland : the must-haves
The Statute of Kilkenny (1367)
The Statute of Kilkenny was a text designed to ban Gaelic culture in Ireland as early as the 1300s. An attempt that ended in abject failure.
The Royal Ulster Constabulary
The RUC (Royal Ulster Constabulary) is a Protestant police force acting on behalf of the United Kingdom. Its role is to maintain…
The Gaelic League
The Gaelic League has been preserving the Irish language and culture since 1893. A movement that contributed to nationalism.
The United Irishmen
The United Irishmen embody an essential chapter in Irish history. Their fight for independence, though marked by the failure of the 1798 uprising, sowed the seeds of an Irish nationalism that still flourishes today.
The Treaty of Mellifont (1603)
The Treaty of Mellifont is a historic agreement from the 17th century. Immerse yourself in the terms of this pivotal agreement between Gaelic chiefs and the English Crown.
Brehon Law
Discover the Law of Brehon, the unique legal system of Celtic and medieval Ireland, which offered a progressive vision of justice.
The Poor Law (1838)
Explore the history of Ireland's Poor Law, introduced in the 19th century to combat poverty but with tragic consequences.