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Concise Irish History Explained: Bronze Age Ireland Facts for Kids

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Saturday, 12 November 2011. Bronze Age Ireland Facts for Kids. The Bronze Age In Ireland. The Bronze Age in Ireland is generally described as lasting from 2000 BC until 500 BC and in this time the country was colonised by the Celts. The first notable find was the discovery of what is known as “Beaker pottery.”. The Bronze Age People. In this modern age they stand vi...

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Concise Irish History Explained: The Dublin Pale

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Saturday, 12 November 2011. Dublin Pale and King Richard II. The Dublin Pale - Understanding the Restrictions. King Richard II of England. Art McMurrough Kavanagh, king of Leinster did oppose him initially by attacking the town of New Ross, a strong English settlement. The Irish kings however quickly realised that they were up against a huge army and at Ballygor...

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Concise Irish History Explained: The Historical Ballycastle in Northern Ireland

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Friday, 13 December 2013. The Historical Ballycastle in Northern Ireland. The Rugged Coastline of North Antrim. Ballycastle is the place that I was born so I know this small village in Northern Ireland very well indeed. The name Ballycastle is known in the Irish language as Baile an Chaistil and in simple terms the two of the castles. The Castles of Ballycastle.

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Concise Irish History Explained: Grattans Parliament

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Sunday, 13 November 2011. American War of Independence. Also significant to Irish history was The American War of Independence. This was being fought against the British and at the same time the French Revolution was also in full flow. The American war had a rather dramatic impact on Ireland. As the war continued and with a lot of Irish men away fighting, the island...

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Concise Irish History Explained: Penal Laws In Ireland History - Explained

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Sunday, 13 November 2011. Penal Laws In Ireland History - Explained. Penal Laws in Ireland. Irish history shows that the penal laws passed in Ireland were some of the most severe laws ever passed in the country. The best way to help England secure their policy was to strengthen the position of the Protestant ascendancy in Ireland. Just before the Battle of the Boyne.

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Concise Irish History Explained: Christianity in Ireland Before St Patrick

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Saturday, 12 November 2011. Christianity in Ireland Before St Patrick. Early Christianity in Ireland Explained. It is intriguing and interesting to read about the impact on Irish History by Christianity in Ireland. Allow me to paint a picture of Ireland just before the arrival of what we now know to be Christianity. The Ulster capital at Eamhain Macha (Navan Fort) w...

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Concise Irish History Explained: About Irish History

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. I have a great love of Irish History and in this blog, I will try and bring it to life. Ireland has a long and violent history and seems to have been at war with itself for years. In these posts I will try and explain the beginning of Irish History and right through to the present day. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Bronze Age Ireland Facts for Kids. The Rugged Coastli...

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Concise Irish History Explained: Michael Collins IRA

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Sunday, 13 November 2011. In his youth he was taught by Denis Lyons who belonged to the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and was heavily influenced by his teachings. Michael Collins attended the local national school at Lisavaird. Michael Collins - Director of Organisations. On his release he was given the title of Director of Organisations for the Volunteers....

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Concise Irish History Explained: Vikings in Ireland History - Facts About The Vikings in Ireland

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Saturday, 12 November 2011. Vikings in Ireland History - Facts About The Vikings in Ireland. The Vikings in Ireland - Impact on Irish History. Initially they only attacked within 20 miles of the coast and only later did they start to move further inland. They lasted for several decades and they managed to establish base camps in Dublin, a major port. The Gae...With ...

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Concise Irish History Explained: Saint Patrick's Confessio

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I love Irish History. Here I try to explain it for kids and for people who have a general interest in the History of Ireland and its people. Thursday, 12 September 2013. As you can imagine Ireland is proud of its Christian traditions and of its many writers. Hence the alternative name for Ireland which is often called the "Land of Saints and Scholars.". Pope Celestine had already sent a man known as Palladius. Mesolithic Settlement near Coleraine Ireland. These represent the first Irish Christian writing...