Bruree – Social Class Structure
During the period 1800 to 1900, the social structure of Bruree, County Limerick, reflected the broader class divisions present in rural Ireland. Here’s a breakdown of the different social classes…
Bruree in the 18th Century
The following is from the website of the Rockhill/Bruree Community Council https://www.brureerockhill.com/bruree-village/history-timeline/18th-century-bruree/ “In 1700, Rev. Lewis Prytherc arrived in Bruree. He would live in Ballynoe Castle, standing in the churchyard,…
What the Act of Union 1800 Meant to the People of Ireland
The Act of Union 1800 was a major piece of legislation that combined the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland into a single entity called the United…
What was happening in Ireland in the early 1820’s?
What was happening in Ireland in the early 1820’s? Agrarian Unrest: The early 19th century in Ireland was marked by agrarian unrest, with tensions between tenant farmers and landlords often…
Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829
The Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829, formally known as the Roman Catholic Relief Act, was a landmark piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that significantly reduced legal discrimination against…
Irishmen Arrested in the Aftermath of the Kilmallock Rising of 1867
These are some of the Fenian men arrested in connection to the attack on the RIC barracks ain the events at Kilmallock during the Fenian Rising of 1867 Patrick Walsh…
What was Ireland like in 1850?
In 1850, Ireland was in the aftermath of the Great Famine, a devastating period in Irish history. Here are some key points to know: The Great Famine (1845-1852) There were…
Ireland’s History – Timeline
795 Invasion by the Vikings. 1014 Brian Boru defeats the Vikings at Clontarf. 1169Dermot MacMurrough, the exiled king of Leinster seeks help from ‘Strongbow’. 1172 King Henry II of England is declared Feudal…
Hedge Schools in Ireland
Hedge schools were informal, secret schools in Ireland that operated during the 18th and early 19th centuries when British penal laws restricted Catholic education. They were typically held outdoors (near…