The Nine Years’ War
The Nine Years’ War (1594 – 1603), also known as the Tyrone Rebellion, was a terrible period pitting Irish Gaelic clans against…
The Anglo-Irish conflict : 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 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…
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…
The status of Westminster (1931)
The Statute of Westminter (December 11, 1931) recognized the independence of all the dominions of the British Empire, of which the Free…
The Desmond Geraldine Rebellions
The Desmond Geraldine Rebellions were revolts that took place in the 16th century in the province of Munster, and more specifically in…
Black and Tans
“Black and Tans” is the name given to a British army of the 1920s. Sadly notorious for its acts of extreme violence,…
The Twelve Apostles
The Twelve Apostles are a special unit of the IRA, created in 1920 by Michael Collins, as part of the fight for Irish independence.
The Cumann na mBan
The Cumann na mBan was an Irish republican militia, made up of women. Battle-hardened, they are still celebrated today for their courage.
The Battle of Crossbarry (1921)
Discover the Battle of Crossbarry (1921) in Ireland. An epic confrontation between the IRA and British forces for Irish independence.