University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Youth's History of Ireland
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Youth's History of Ireland by John Tillotson, a nonfiction book for children.
The History Place
The History Place: Irish Potato Famine
The History Place provides complete history of the Irish Potato Famine and life in Ireland in the 19th century.
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Lyceum Books
Lyceum Books: Wales, Ireland, and Scotland and the Tudors [Pdf]
Full-text of a chapter from a multivolume work on the history of the British people describes Tudor policies toward Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
Other
Godchecker: Celtic Mythology: The Gods of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Gaul
Guide to the pantheon of the ancient Celtic gods and goddesses.
Other
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Burial
Illustrated encyclopedia entry provides a timeline and explanation of ancient burial rituals in Egypt, Greece, India, Rome, China, Scotland, and Ireland.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Pierce Butler 1744 1822
One of the most aristocratic delegates at the convention, Butler was born in 1744 in County Carlow, Ireland. His father was Sir Richard Butler, member of Parliament and a baronet.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Thomas Fitzsimons 1741 1811
Fitzsimons (FitzSimons; Fitzsimmons) was born in Ireland in 1741. Coming to America about 1760, he pursued a mercantile career in Philadelphia. The next year, he married Catherine Meade, the daughter of a prominent local merchant, Robert...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: James Mc Henry
McHenry was born at Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland, in 1753. He enjoyed a classical education at Dublin, and emigrated to Philadelphia in 1771. The following year, the rest of his family came to the colonies, and his brother and...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Richard Dobbs Spaight, Sr. 1758 1802
Spaight was born at New Bern, NC of distinquished English-Irish parentage in 1758. When he was orphaned at 8 years of age, his guardians sent him to Ireland, where he obtained an excellent education. He apparently graduated from...
A&E Television
History.com: The History of St. Patrick's Day
This site goes far beyond answering the question, "Who was St. Patrick?" Read about the history and symbols of St. Patrick's Day, take online quizzes to test your knowledge of St. Patrick and Ireland, get special Irish recipes, and read...
Other
Na Piobairi Uilleann [Society of Uilleann Pipers]: History of the Uilleann Pipes
A history of an instrument central to the playing of traditional Irish music: the Irish bagpipes known as the uilleann pipes.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Daniel O'connell
This site discusses the work on Daniel O'Connell and his work to liberate Ireland. O'Connell's first success was the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829. Site provides a speech O'Connell gave to the House of Commons calling for equal justice.
Irelands Eye
The Curse of Cromwell
A history of religious struggles during the mid-1600's in Ireland between the Catholics of Ireland and Protestants from England, led by Oliver Cromwell.
Irelands Eye
The Fenian Movement
The brief history of the Fenian Movement in Ireland during the mid-1800's, as they tried to fight for Irish independence and home rule.
Irelands Eye
Ulster Will Fight
A brief history of the religious and political struggles between what is now Ireland and Northern Ireland during the early 1900's.
Irelands Eye
The 1798 Rising
The story of the 1798 Rising in Ireland, led by Theobald Wolfe Tone. Inspired by the American and French revolutions, Tone was the founder of "The Society of United Irishmen". However, this uprising was largely unsuccessful.
New York University
Nyu Archives of Irish America: 1981 Hunger Strikes: America Reacts
Online exhibit chronicling the Reactions of Americans to the death of 10 men on hunger strikes, all from Northern Ireland.
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: Voices of the Powerless: Plantation of Ireland
This site explores how and why the British government created the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century. Content includes an analysis of the Plantation itself, the English desire to banish Gaelic law and control, and the 1641...
Other
Cassidy Clan: Irish Poetry & the Cassidy Contribution
Discussion and explanation of the importance of poetry in Ireland and the importance of Irish literature. Discusses the Irish masterpiece "Banshenchas" and provides a link to the actual text.
Other
Franciscan Media: The St. Patrick You Never Knew
An account of the life of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, that attempts to sort out the many myths surrounding Patrick from the surprisingly few facts history has left us. Article grows out of an interview with noted writer and...
