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…
Cork to Liverpool Boat Conditions in 1854
I found this horrific account quoted in a lecture entitled “Irish immigrants from Australian records: the real keys to finding them in Ireland” Here is the link to the full…
The RIC in Limerick in 1916
I can’t find the link to where I found this – I will put it here as soon as I do.