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Read more about the article Finn McCool and the Creation of Lough Neagh and the Isle of Man

Finn McCool and the Creation of Lough Neagh and the Isle of Man

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  • Post published:8 July 2022
  • Post category:Ancient Sites/General History/The Myths
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A Fenian legend attributes the formation of this lough to Finn McCool (Fionn Mac Cumhaill), the heroic leader of the Fianna Warriors who, at this later stage of his heroic…

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Read more about the article 86 Old Irish Names for Women and Girls

86 Old Irish Names for Women and Girls

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  • Post published:3 July 2022
  • Post category:General History/The Customs/Video
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Here is a list of 86 names for girls and women from John O'Donovan's Origin and Meanings of Irish Family Names. Some of these names are still in use today,…

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Read more about the article Irish Family Names |  How the Irish Got Their “Macs” and Their “Os”

Irish Family Names | How the Irish Got Their “Macs” and Their “Os”

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  • Post published:22 June 2022
  • Post category:Genealogy/General History/Video
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Learn about the Origin and Meaning of Irish Family Names as Kevin Flanagan shares an old writing by John O'Donovan that was published in the Young Irelander Newspaper (1918). A…

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Read more about the article From Ancient Times to Brian Boru: HISTORY OF IRELAND (5 Hours of Video)

From Ancient Times to Brian Boru: HISTORY OF IRELAND (5 Hours of Video)

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  • Post published:1 April 2022
  • Post category:Genealogy/General History
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"Sept" is the word used in early Ireland to refer to a large family kin group, usually a collection of families with various surnames although descending from a single great…

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Read more about the article Some Problems with the Brehon Law

Some Problems with the Brehon Law

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  • Post published:7 March 2022
  • Post category:General History/The Laws/Video
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The social system under the Brehon Laws certainly contained many elements that were laudable, especially given the context of the time in which they existed and by comparison to contemporary…

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Read more about the article 40 Years of Research: Irish Castles & Tower-houses with Guest Martin Breen

40 Years of Research: Irish Castles & Tower-houses with Guest Martin Breen

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  • Post published:6 March 2022
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Martin Breen is an Irish historian, researcher, and author who has dedicated over 40 years of his life to uncovering some of the lesser-known truths about Irish history. Martin Breen…

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Read more about the article Brian Boru and the Vikings: Battle of Clontarf 1014

Brian Boru and the Vikings: Battle of Clontarf 1014

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  • Post published:19 January 2022
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On April 23, 1014, a pivotal battle took place in Ireland that would shape the country's future for centuries to come. The Battle of Clontarf saw the forces of High…

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Read more about the article Anglo-Normans in Ireland: The First 50 Years of Occupation | From Strongbow to the Pale

Anglo-Normans in Ireland: The First 50 Years of Occupation | From Strongbow to the Pale

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  • Post published:16 January 2022
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Read more about the article The FINAL Chapter in The Story of the Irish Race | A Poem About Ireland’s Destiny

The FINAL Chapter in The Story of the Irish Race | A Poem About Ireland’s Destiny

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  • Post published:9 January 2022
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Published in 1921, Seamus MacManus' Story of an Irish Race speaks to the times in which it was written. MacManus' hoped to rekindle a deep awareness of Irish culture and…

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Read more about the article The Colour of Ireland: 40 Shades of Blue

The Colour of Ireland: 40 Shades of Blue

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  • Post published:5 January 2022
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Not to cause controversy, but did you know that the 'official' colour of Ireland is NOT green?While her songs sing of the 40 shades, while her people are draped in…

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