This utterly charming historic landmark in the Irish capital Dublin, currently owned by singer Enya, was formerly known as Victoria Castle, but was renamed by its eccentric new owner.
Settlement patterns in Ireland
The cod fishery and its commercial activities greatly influenced Irish settlement patterns in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Why are there two states of the same name on the island of Ireland at once?
The island of Ireland comprises the Republic of Ireland, which is a sovereign state, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.
Facts about land ownership
No research into Irish family history would be complete without the opportunity to look at the location of land and get details about the family’s holdings in rural Ireland.
The first inhabitants of Ireland
The first people arrived in Ireland about 9000 years ago (around 7000 BC). We now call them Stone Age people because they used stone tools for farming and hunting.
English colonization of Ireland and the struggle against it
The restoration of royal authority did little to change the situation of the Catholic Irish. Although Charles II ended religious persecution
Historians have discovered why the Romans gave up Ireland
In the heyday of ancient Rome, generals knew no restraint in their conquests, expanding the empire into 40 provinces. But Ibernia, as the Latins called Ireland, was never among them.
Viking raids. The Viking founding of Dublin
The education and leading role of the clergy was somewhat shaken in the 10th century, when the Vikings began to disturb the Irish coasts with their raids.
Ireland in the pre-Christian period
The first humans settled Ireland during the Mesolithic period, around 8000 BC, when its climate improved after the glaciers receded.
About Blog
Greetings to all lovers of adventure and exploration! My name is Celine Burt, and I am delighted to welcome you to my research blog about the lands of Ireland. Here I will share with you my adventures, discoveries and impressions of this beautiful and mysterious country.