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.
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The Norman Conquest (Of Ireland)
A description of the Norman conquest of Ireland in 1169.
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National Library of Ireland: The 1916 Rising: Personalities and Perspectives
Online exhibition draws on the collections of the National Library of Ireland to tell the story of Easter week 1916, when seven Irishmen proclaimed themselves the provisional government of the Republic of Ireland and attempted to throw...
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National Museum of Ireland
This is the home page of the National Museum of Ireland. The museum is actually four museums: Decorative Arts and History; Country Life; Natural History; and Archaeology. You can view exhibits from each museum through this site. In...
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Your Irish: History of Ancient Ireland
A brief history of Ireland from 8000 BC to 600 BC. Includes the Mesolithic period, the Neolithic period, and the Iron Age period in Ireland.
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History Modern Ireland
A brief history of Ireland from 1800, including the separation of Northern Ireland from Ireland.
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National Museum of Ireland
Visit the online home of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland. Browse through to research and discover historic sites, parks and gardens, culture and the arts throughout Ireland. Also provides links to its four other...
Ireland Information
History Prehistory (Ireland)
A brief history of ancient Ireland, from 7,000 BC to approximately the 2nd century BC. Included is the Celtic heritage of Ireland.
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Your Irish: Norman Invasion of Ireland
A brief history of the Norman invasions of Ireland during the 1100's, 1200's, and 1300's.
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Viking Invasion of Ireland
A brief history of the Viking invasions of Ireland, beginning from the year 795.
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Viking Invasion of Ireland
A brief history of the Viking invasions of Ireland, beginning from the year 795.
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Liberation of Ireland
Students learn about the liberation of Ireland. Topics explored are the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish Revolution, the Republic of Ireland, and the Irish Declaration of Independence.
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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.
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Catholic Emancipation (Ireland)
The story of Daniel O'Connell's influence on the history of the Irish Parliament, as Catholics gained significant influence and power during the early 1800's.
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History 18th Century (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland during the 18th century (1700's).
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History Early Modern Period (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland in the 1500's and 1600's.
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Histroy the Middle Ages (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland from 800 to approximately 1500. Most of the article focuses on invasions by the Vikings and the Normans, and the impact of each.
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The People of Ireland
This homepage offers links to many famous people from Ireland, including writers, political figures, military figures, inventors, saints, artists, and various groups of peoples that have shaped Ireland's history.
BBC
Bbc: History: Northern Ireland: The Troubles, 1963 85
This article gives an objective view of the problems that brought about "The Troubles" that afflicted Northern Ireland between 1963 and 1985, the actions taken on all sides, and the Anglo-Irish Agreement which sought to end the conflicts.
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Visit Ireland: Music
A history of the different kinds of music in Ireland, including traditional, ancient, and work songs.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Ireland
A colorful site dedicated to the brilliant beauty of Ireland, it's wildlife, and incredible wilderness. Excellent photos.
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History Early Christian Period (Ireland)
A brief history of the influence of Christianity in Ireland during the 5th - 9th centuries.
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Culture Ireland / History
A brief description of the history of 11 different historical sites in Ireland.