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Catholic Emancipation Information and Guide
Catholic Emancipation was a process in Great Britain and Ireland in the late 18th century and early 19th century which involved reducing and removing many of the restrictions on Roman Catholics which had been introduced by the Act of Uniformity and the Test Acts. Requirement to abjure the spiritual authority of the Pope and transubstantiation placed major burdens on Roman Catholics, though they did receive papal absolution to make false oaths in order to avoid these. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Catholic Emancipation Information and Guide,
Easter Rising Information and Guide
The Easter Rising (Irish: Éirí Amach na Casca) was an unsuccessful rebellion staged in Ireland against British rule on Easter Monday in April 1916. The rebellion marked the most famous attempt by militant republicans to seize control of Ireland and force independence from the United Kingdom. The Irish Republican revolutionary attempt occurred from April 24 to April 30, 1916, in which a part of the Irish Volunteers led by school teacher and barrister Padraig Pearse and the smaller Irish Citizen Army of James Connolly seized key locations in Dublin and proclaimed an Irish Republic independent of Britain. The event is seen as an key point on the road to Irish independence, though it marked a split between republicanism and mainstream Irish nationalism, which had hitherto accepted a promise of limited autonomy under the British crown, enshrined in the Third Home Rule Act, which had been enacted in 1914, but suspended for the duration of World War I. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Easter Rising Information and Guide,
Irish Civil War Information and Guide
The Irish Civil War (June, 1922 - April, 1923) was a conflict between supporters and opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 6 December 1921 which had established the Irish Free State, precursor of today's Republic of Ireland. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Irish Civil War Information and Guide,
Irish_Free_State Information and Guide
The Irish Free State (Irish language:, Saorstát Éireann) was (1922–1937) the name of the state comprising the 26 of Ireland's 32 counties which were separated from the United Kingdom under the Irish Free State Agreement (or Anglo-Irish Treaty) signed by British and Irish Republic representatives in London on December 6, 1921. The Irish Free State came into being in December 1922, replacing two co-existing but nominally rival states, the de jure Southern Ireland, which had been created by the Government of Ireland Act 1920 and which from January 1922 had been governed by a Provisional Government under Michael Collins and the de facto Irish Republic under the President of Dáil Éireann, Arthur Griffith, which had been created by Dáil Éireann in 1919. (In August 1922, both states in effect merged with the deaths of their leaders; both posts came to be held simultaneously by W.T. Cosgrave.) Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Irish_Free_State Information and Guide,
Bloody Sunday Information and Guide
On Sunday January 30, 1972, in an incident since known as Bloody Sunday, twenty-seven people were shot by British soldiers after a civil rights march in the Bogside area of the city of Derry, Northern Ireland. The march was organized by Derry MP Ivan Cooper to protest the internment of Irishmen in British occupied Northern Ireland. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Bloody Sunday Information and Guide,
The Troubles Information and Guide
The Troubles is a generic term used to describe a period of sporadic communal violence involving paramilitary organisations, the police, the British Army and others in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s until the mid-1990s. The Troubles were another chapter in the long-running hatred between Northern Ireland's Protestant and Roman Catholic factions. brought to an end by a peace process which included the declaration of ceasefires by some paramilitary organisations, the withdrawal of most troops from the streets and the creation of a new police force in a series of reforms, most notably the Belfast Agreement (commonly known as the Good Friday Agreement). Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: The Troubles Information and Guide,
Good Friday Agreement Information and Guide
The Good Friday Agreement (also known as the Belfast Agreement and, more rarely, as the Stormont Agreement) was signed in Belfast on April 10 1998 by the British and Irish Governments and endorsed by most Northern Ireland political parties. It was endorsed by the voters of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in separate referenda in May 1998. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Good Friday Agreement Information and Guide,
Charles Stewart Parnell Information and Guide
Charles Stewart Parnell (June 27 1846 - October 6 1891) was an Irish political leader and one of the most important figures in nineteenth century Ireland and the United Kingdom. William Ewart Gladstone thought him the most remarkable person he had ever met. A future Liberal prime minister, Herbert Asquith, described him as one of the three or four greatest men of the nineteenth century, while Lord Haldane described him as the strongest man the British House of Commons had seen in one hundred and fifty years. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Charles Stewart Parnell Information and Guide,
Provinces of Ireland
During late Celtic and early historic times Ireland was divided into provinces to replace the earlier system of the tuatha. The four provinces are; Connacht Leinster Munster Ulster Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Provinces of Ireland,
Irish Ethnicity Information and Guide
The descent of people from or with heritage from Ireland. In the independent Republic of Ireland most people are descended from a mix of two groups, the Gaelic Irish who came from Spain around 500 BC and the Norman Irish who invaded the country after 1169 AD. It is common for some Irish surnames to be Anglicized, meaning that they were changed to sound more English. This usually occurred with Irish immigrants arriving in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Irish Ethnicity Information and Guide,
Irish Mythology Information and Guide
Although many of the manuscripts containing texts relating to Irish mythology have failed to survive, and much more material was probably never committed to writing, there is enough remaining to enable the identification of four distinct, if overlapping, cycles: the Mythological Cycle, The Ulster Cycle, the Fenian Cycle and the Historical Cycle. There are also a number of extant mythological texts that do not fit into any of the cycles. In addition, there are a large number of recorded folk tales that, while not strictly mythological, feature personages from one or more of these four cycles. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact: Irish Mythology Information and Guide,
Clogher Historical Society
Clogher Historical Society's website has moved to a new address: www.clogherhistory.ie. The Society is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting history in the diocese of Clogher which includes Fermanagh, Monaghan, South Tyrone and parts of Donegal and Lough. The updated website contains a fully searchable index to our annual publication (since 1953), The Clogher Record. We also have a heritage networking section for use by smaller heritage groups a running calendar of heritage events taking place in the border area.,
Contact: Clogher Historical Society, st macartan's college, Mullaghmurphy, Monaghan, County: Monaghan, tel: +353 47 71984,
Colourpoint Books
Specialists in Irish interest books, covering Irish history and transport topics. We also have an extensive range of school textbooks. Now with online ordering.,
Contact: Colourpoint Books, Colourpoint House, 21 Jubilee Road, Newtownards, County: Down, tel: 028 9182 0505,
Royal Munster Fusiliers Association
To commemorate and endeavour to keep alive the name and traditions of the Royal Munster Fusiliers and give due honour to those other Irish regiments disbanded in 1922,
Contact: 51 Conquer Hill Road, Clontarf, Dublin, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 8335119, fax: +353 1 8186632
Doon Bleisce County Limerick
An overview of the history, geography and sporting life of Doon Co. Limerick.,
Contact: County: Limerick, tel: +353, fax: +353
Irish Family History Foundation - Genealogy in Ireland
Irish Family History Foundation - your gateway to discovering all about your Irish ancestry, roots, genealogy and family history from anywhere in Ireland.,
Contact: Irish Family History Foundation, Kildare History and Family Research Centre, Riverbank, Main St., Newbridge, County: Kildare, tel: +353 (0) 45 433602,
Old Irish Images
Historical Irish photographs from the 1900's. See how your ancestors lived, enjoy browsing the towns and villages they came from.,
Contact: Old Irish Images, 2830 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona, tel: 001 928 204 0880, fax: 001 928 204 0880
General Transport Info
General Irish Transport Information on Irish Transport Past and Present. Histoy of Dublin United Transport, Great Northern Railway, CIÉ, and the current transport scene will be made available over time!,
Contact: County: Dublin, tel: +353, fax: +353
Archive CD Books Ireland
Irish History and Family History sources - rare, out of copy and out of print books of Irish interest published on CD Rom in association with Trinty College Dublin Library. Including directories, local histories, maps, referecne books etc. contact phone 353 1 6710338 email:orders@archivecdbooks.ie,
Contact: Archive CD Books Ireland Ltd., Unit 1 Trinity College College Enterprise Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 6710338, fax: +353 1 6710281
Science Heritage
Celebrating the life and work of Ireland’s most famous scientists. William Rowan Hamilton is the first to be depicted in a unique collection of coasters, placemats and wall mounts that highlight the discovery of Quaternions, the greatest achievement of this world famous mathematical genius. ,
Contact: Science Heritqage Ireland, 17 Ashdale Close, Kinsealy Court, Swords, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 8405690, fax: +353 1 8405690
Limerick's Abbey Fishermen history, poems, regattas' wildlife
An account of the Abbey fishermen's battle of the tail race, poems and some photo's of Corbally regatta's and wildlife.,
Contact: Corbally, County: Limerick, tel: +353- 343868, fax: +353
Irish Collectables
Irish Historical Items including stamps, notes and coins, images and custom irish Collectables pieces based on Irish History,
Contact: Irish Collectables, Boughlone, Portlaoise, County: Laois, tel: +353877499435, fax: +353578662021
Irish Railway Photo Archive
This site that aims to catalogue the Railway Stations of Eire (Ireland) both current and long abandoned with photos and brief history.,
Contact: County: Dublin, tel: +353, fax: +353
Irish Coins & Banknotes.com
Irish Coins & Banknotes. An information website with illustrations & historical background information - still under construction, a work in progress! click here ot vist.http://www.irishcoinsandbanknotes.com/,
Contact: Comerford Antiques, Ballevan, Ballycallan, County: Kilkenny, tel: +353 056 7769384, fax: +353
Celtic & Ireland in Song and Story
For the first time a detailed and comprehensive songbook surrounding key events in Ireland's political, social and sporting history has been compiled. The stories and issues impacted upon the recent Irish immigrant communities in Scotland, noticeably prevalent amongst the supporters of Celtic Football Club, are focused on in particular. These historical songs and ballads have been used by the Irish people to defend and propagate the many related causes of Ireland. They have been known to educate and inform, to bring knowledge and truth through literature and poetry. Above all, the lyrics and tunes in Celtic & Ireland in song and story… are far reaching, educational, and of course, provide a great source of pleasure. www.celticsongbook.com ,
Contact: none, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Co. Offaly, County: Offaly, tel: +353, fax: +353
Roscommon History
A reference site for Co. Roscommon books, documents and ephemera. Contains last ten years of Co. Roscommon related publications and databases on other aspects of Roscommon history & heritage.,
Contact: Lecarrow, County: Roscommon, tel: +353, fax: +353
Calling Them Home
A multi-period re-enactment event telling the story of the Irish Soldier and his role throughout history. The event covers from ancient to modern times, and incorporates living-history camps and battles. ,
Contact: tel: +3530868201572, fax: +353
Abandoned Ireland
Documenting forgotten and abandoned places across Ireland ,
Contact: County: Cork, tel: +353, fax: +353
The Mayo Memorial Peace Park, Garden of Remembrance
The Mayo Memorial Peace Park, Garden of Remembrance was officially opened in Castlebar, County Mayo, by the President of Ireland Mary Mc Aleese on Tuesday 7th October 2008.This is very special & unique Memorial commemorates all the Men and Women from County Mayo who lost their lives in world wars and conflicts over the past century There is also a special memorial dedicated to remember Mayo born soldiers of the Irish Defence Forces, who died in the Lebanon whilst serving on U.N. Peacekeeping operations. ,
Contact: Milebush, Castlebar, County: Mayo, tel: +353 0949022562, fax: +353
Irish Georgian Society Cork Chapter
The Irish Georgian Society is Ireland's Architectural Heritage Society which aims to encourage interest in and promotes distinguished examples of irish architecture. ,
Contact: Kilbrogan House, Bandon, County: Cork, tel: +353238844935,
The Medal Society of Ireland
The Medal Society of Ireland was founded in 1986. The society promotes and supports the collecting and study of medals, badges, arms and armour and militaria in their various collecting forms, with a special emphasis on Irish and Irish related material. ,
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Irishmariners.ie - an index of Irish merchant seamen active 1918-1921
An index of over 23,000 Irish-born merchant seamen contained in the CR10 series of index cards in the Southampton Civic Archives. All ranks and jobs at sea are covered from master to scullion. Many cards contain a photograph of the seaman, and details of next of kin and voyages made.,
Contact: County: Dublin
The 'Orange Citadel'
This site provides a history and analysis of Orange parading in the North of Ireland - with particular focus on the Drumcree - Garvaghy controversy,
Contact: County: Dublin
Irish Historical Militaria
Original Irish Military, Police and Civil medals, badges, ephemera & general militaria from the 1780s to the 1980s,
Contact: County: Galway
Genealogy Research Tours for Irish Family History
Visiting Dublin to do some family history research? If so, we offer personalized tours to guide you through the maze of Irish records and archives! Use your limited time in Dublin to the best advantage - we can accompany you to the specific archives, cut through time delays by knowing the system, and direct your search personally. ,
Contact: Bradán Research Services -- Irish Genealogy, History and Heritage, 91 Beech House, Sussex Terrace, Dublin 4, County: Dublin, tel: +353860477609,
Border Museums of Ireland
The county museums of Cavan, Donegal, Louth and Monaghan collectively make up the Border Museums, and you'll find information on their news, collections, events, location details and how to hire out the museum as a venue for your event on the Border Museums website.,
Contact: Border Museums, Cavan, Donegal, Louth and Monaghan, County: Louth, tel: +353 42 9327056,
Dublin History articles
Articles and photographs about Dublin History. Memories of old Dubliners about their life in Dublin during the Easter Rising, The Irish War of Independence and the Second World War. TB and growing up in Dublin,
Contact: 2 Murtagh Road, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7, County: Dublin
The Ulster Scot Site
The Ulster Scot site for all those who regards themselves or any ancestors as an Ulster Scot, Scots Irish or Scotch Irish. ,
Contact: Ulster-Scot.Com, 38 Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, County: Down, tel: +44289146 7886, fax: +442891463211
Book : In The Ould Ago - Illustrated Irish Folklore
In The Ould Ago, a phrase meaning a long time ago, is a top quality A3 hard back publication featuring 200 pages of hand drawn illustrations of Irish old Irish stories, life and ways. Johnny McKeagney, 1938-2010, collected stories for 40 years by tape recorder and pen and published a life's work prior to his death. See www.folklorebook.com for more.,
Contact: 49 Steevens Gate, James St, Dublin 8, County: Dublin, tel: +3538729037978, fax: +353
WebTitanic
Everything you wanted to know about the great Titanic is included in this Fasinating Presentation.WebTitanic is a comprehensive gathering of information from books, newspaper articles and personal knowledge.,
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Society of Knights
Norman Battle Re-enactment at it's best. Ireland's only fully working Trebuchet.,
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Suzanne Alexander's Rare Historical Narrative Collections, Books and CDs
Rare historical narratives of American travelers in Ireland during the 1700s and 1800s; rare collections of narratives of the Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812, including eyewitness accounts of the Irish American experiences during these times.,
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Triskelle - Coolin' Heels in Ireland
A journey through Ireland from the Ice Ages to The Troubles, and from "Aiden McAnespie" to "The Zoological Gardens", and from Antrim to Wicklow. ,
Contact: tel: +353, fax: +353