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Irish History
The Emerald Isle provides a great deal of history. The people have greatly affected the cultures of many countries particularly in the Western Hemisphere.
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Where can you find an Irish history timeline from 1700 to 1900?
For a timeline of the history of Ireland that begins in 10,000 BC, please go to the rootsweb.com link to the right. 'Irish...
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Who was Michael Collins?
Micheal Collins (1890-1922) was one of the most influencial figures in the Irish rebellion against England, leading to the...
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What was the conflict between the Catholics and Protestants in Ireland?
The original conflict between the Catholics and Protestants in Ireland was not truly a matter of religion -- it was a matter of...
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What effect did Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' have on Irish history?
"A Modest Proposal, published in 1729 in response to worsening conditions in Ireland, is perhaps the severest and most scathing...
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How did Saint Patrick's Day originate?
St. Patrick's day was first celebrated in this country in Boston in 1762. It's not surprising that it reached our shores as there...
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Has anyone done Michael Collins family tree and is there a Web site on it?
My name is David Collins and Michael Collins' brother is my great grand-father. Michaels brother William Collins came to Boston...
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What is the history behind Irish toasts and blessings?
The Irish gift for language is an important part of Ireland's culture. For a generous serving of that culture visit Sl�inte!...
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What caused the Irish home rule crisis of 1912-1914?
The conduct of the Conservative/Unionist party in relation to the Home Rule issue was indefensible in a parliamentary democracy....
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Was Michael Collins assassinated?
Here are opinions on the circumstances of Michael Collins' death: Read Tom Barry's book Guerilla Days in Ireland. He was the...
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When and why did the term 'No Irish need apply' originate?
Umm the signs Irish Need Not Apply are actually referred to as INNA as in I-rish N-eed N-ot A-pply ....and the signs were...
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What are the official colors of the Reddan Clan of County Clare?
green and white
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Where can you purchase the BBC or RTE TV production 'Ireland A History' video?
try, patsbookmarks there is a bbc tv link on this page
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What was life like in Ireland in past time?
If you're interested in the past, Irish History on the Web is a must. This site features general history links, timelines,...
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On which side did Ireland fight during World War 2?
Neither side. Ireland under Taoiseach Eamon DeValera was studiously neutral. He tried to talk to Churchill et al to see what...
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Did Michael Collins achieve the best deal for Ireland and his supporters?
In my eyes he did but then again he is my HREO i think that if it was not for him we would still be under british rule and...
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How many people died in the Irish potato famine?
The Irish Famine of 1846-50 took as many as one million lives from hunger and disease, and changed the social and cultural...
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Can Harris be an Irish name?
Harris is a well established name in Ireland. The name is found most often coming from County Mayo. Harris in Ireland was...
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Where did celebrating St. Patrick's Day with green beer originate?
Not in Ireland anyway. Nobody would dream of fouling good beer with green dye, and since lots of people drink Guinness, which is...
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How many people died in the Skibbereen Workhouse and how did it happen?
According to a very useful history and guide to sources,...
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What is an story starter called?
Seanchaí ("Shanachie", pronounced sha-na-khee.) File (Fih-leh). It means poet or satirist but a lot of stories were told...
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What where Michael Collins' motives and aims?
His aim was to free Ireland, to get the Britsh out from Ireland. To help preserve and encourage Irish culture through such...
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What role did Michael Collins play in the Republican movement?
Michael Collins fought in the GPO in the 1916 Easter Rising and was in charge of aminution in the GPO and after that he was sent...
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When did Irish whisky and beer become world famous?
Sometime after 1831: In the early stages of whiskey production, the whiskey was blended with a thick malt. This gave the drink...
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What is the difference between the Gaels and the Celts?
There have been a lot of wrong answers here (most of which have been removed). It's quite simple. The Celts were divided into...
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Why do the Irish wear the color green?
The Celts called their idea of heaven "Green Erin" a nickname eventually given to Ireland. Green is the symbolic color of St....
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What impact did the Easter Rising of 1916 have on Ireland and Britain?
It made a great contribution to the cause of Irish indepedence because of the stupidity of the British. The rising itself was not...
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How can you find the history of an Irish family?
For detailed information on your search for Irish roots, check out The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) Web site. It...
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What were the effects of the Easter Rising on the current political situation in Ireland?
I suppose im alittle late with the response. you want to look up different Northern Aide websites, ie, sinn fein, irelandsown...
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Why are the Irish called potato people?
During the 17th through the 19th centuries every square inch of Ireland was owned by some great landlord, either and Englishman...
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Why do Northern Irish speak with a Scottish accent?
iv lived in belfast for 3 yrs an have a belfast accent,im scottish though,it is so easy to pick up irish accent,any irish...
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What was Michael Collins involved in from 1914-1918?
Getting ireland it's independence from the british. he signed the 1921 treaty. between 1914 and 1916 Michael Collins was...
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What is the origin of the 'Wearing of the Green'?
According to the web site: www.franks.org/fr01068.htm, the song by the title "The Wearing of The Green" was written by a...
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How successfully did Michael Collins promote his cause?
he was very successfull in promoting his cause he used guirella hit and run tactic these men doing so where know as the "flying...
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How do Butt and Parnell's leadership of the Home Rule Party compare?
This is a tough question to answer as both were signifecant figures within politics at the time I suppose the main difference...
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How many provinces are there in Ireland?
there are 32 counties in Ireland...six of which are in the north of Ireland There are 32 counties in the whole island. 26 in...
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What was Black 47?
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What were the implications of British public policy for changes in social relations in the Irish countryside during the Great Famine?
I would try and answer your question fully and completely myself but I would still end up pointing you in the same...
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What was the Black and Tan Revolt?
it wasnt so much a revolt but Englands answer to keeping the Irish down. during the trouble times 1916-1922 the Irish Republician...
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Why is it difficult to find out the truth about Michael Collins using the Michael Collins film?
Precisely because it is a movie. Its pupose is to tell an entertaining story that people will pay money to see. It also has to...
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Was Michael Collins considered a hero?
Yes, Michael Collins was considered a hero. In nearly every house in Ireland there was a portrait of MICHAEL COLLINS "THE MAN WHO...
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What was the political situation in Ireland by 1918?
The Liberal party had been in power leading up to the War and they were trying to pass Home Rule. They were backed by the Irish...
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Who was the Lavander Hill Gang?
I think that you have got the wrong country. The Lavender Hill Mob is a film represents the golden age of British comedy, and...
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Is there some sort of superstition against a mother throwing a baby shower for her daughter in Irish lore?
Baby showers aren't an Irish custom. But my grandmother had several superstitions against tempting fate and giving baby gifts...
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What is the meaning of 'tis herself'?
If two people were talking and a female arrived who was known to both, one of them might say "tis herself" as a way to introduce...
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What is the origin of the Claddagh ring?
There are 2 legends surrounding the Claddagh. The first one seems to be more legend than fact, but it goes like this. A great...
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How many counties are in Ulster?
There are nine counties in Ulster. The province is comprised of three counties within the Irish Republic (Donegal, Monaghan,...
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What is the story behind the French soldier's monument near Kilcummin?
Here's what I found. I think this is probably what you are referring to. www.castlebar.ie/photos/pj/1798KilcumminWeb/ There...
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How do you find all the family listings of Cardinal Michael Logue?
Not sure which family you are looking for. Our branch of the Logue family stretched across the Southern US and dated back Edward...
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What does 'Irish 88' refer to?
I'd really like to see the term used in context. I might have more luck researching it. I had a difficult time finding the term,...
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Where can you find your Irish family tree?
Here's a few sites to check out that can help you get started. RootsWeb http://rootsweb.com/ (Be sure to check out...
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How valid is the distinction between revolutionary and constitutional politics from 1912 to 1922?
The distinction between the two very much depended on which side you were on. If, like the Ulster Unionists and majority of...
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What is the real story behind the Dublin Doors?
According to John Colclough from whynotireland.com... "George Moore lived next to Oliver St John Gogarty in Ely Place off...
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How was the Irish countryside in the 19th century different?
More crowded, since the population was about 8 million as against 5 million today. Less cattle and sheep and more crops in the...
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Is there an Irish superstition about going to switch a light on and the bulb blows three times in a row on the same night?
I must admit that I have never heard this one before. Most rural parts of Ireland did not have Electricity up until the 1950's...
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According to the Irish what should one do at a wake?
After a funeral there will normally be a gathering of people known to the deceased. This is normally sponsored by the immediate...
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What does 'Black Irish' mean?
Irish people with unexpectedly (for Americans especially) dark hair and sometimes eyes. Don't fit the stereotype. Ironically, a...
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Is it true that the official color of Ireland was once blue instead of green?
Blue rather than green is the colour associated with St. Patrick and some flags were "St. Patrick Blue" in colour. Also the...
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Why after two failed attempts was the third Home Rule Bill a success?
Simply, because the Parliament Act. When the ouse of Lords rejected Lloyd George's budget the Parliament act was enforced...
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What is 'the green monster' and what did the Americans think of the Irish when they first came over?
NOTE: Although I am an arrogant Bostonite with Irish Liniange, and suffer from great pride in both aspects of my character, I...
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What is a buttery?
It is a medieval term that refers to a small room off the dining room in a castle where the drinks, etc. were prepared. In...
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What is a young Irish girl called?
"Colleen" An Irish girl. An English phonetic spelling of the Irish Gaelic word Cailín.
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Is Barrett an Irish name?
Barrett can be Irish in some cases, although still a common English surname. They came to Ireland before 1200 and settled in Co....
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What is the history behind Irish weddings and traditions?
Try checking out these websites. The first URL is a very good one. www.irishabroad.com/culture/traditions/...
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Why were the US and Western Europe against the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe?
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Where can you find information about the Easter Rising of 1916?
Tim Pat Coogan has a book out called "" It is a testament to the men and woman who were prepared to give their lives for what...
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What are some Irish customs and traditions?
Here's just what I know from having a father and mother from Ireland and living there. When someone gets a new car it is custom...
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What are other Gaelic quotes?
Other Irish Gaelic phrases: "Agus na damnaithe fagtha gan focal, glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh" (While the wicked stand...
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What is the history of the Carey's of Carey Lane in Cork City?
I listened in geography. Paul Street and French Church Street and Carey's Lane were called the Hugonaut quarter after the...
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How did the Irish-English conflict come about?
The Irish-English conflict began in approximately 1108 AD, an English army landed on the east coast of the country and invaded...
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What is the meaning behind the pot of gold in Irish tradition?
It's Irish Folklore and it has it that if you follow the rainbow the "little ones" will leave a pot of gold at the end of the...
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Why did Irish men start wearing kilts?
Irish men wearing kilts is a recent phenomenon. If you research Irish history you will find that many Scots, as far back as the...
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Was a famous diamond or jewels stolen in Ireland?
Yes. Crown jewels were once stolen from Dublin castle. They have never been found.
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Did Michael Collins have an impact on world history or did he just affect Irish and British history?
Michael Collins only really affected Irish and British history while he was alive, though if you think more about it, he did some...
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Who was Adrian Casimir Fitzgerald?
Go to Google and type in that name, it might help you a little bit.
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What do you get if you kiss the Blarney Stone?
To kiss the Blarney Stone you must lie on your back and bend your head backwards over a huge gap, and look backwards over the...
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Does 'luck of the Irish' mean bad luck?
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Who was executed along with Robert Emmit?
Are you looking for specific people who were executed on the same day as Emmet? Or are you just looking for all who were executed...
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Who carried out the Easter Rising?
The Irish Volunteers.A fore-runner of the IRA. The reason was to set up an Irish Republic, independent of Great Britain. Actually...
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According to Projector Jonathan Swift who will benefit from his 'modest proposal'?
From what I can remember of my last reading of "A Modest Propsal" (which was a few years ago now), everyone would benefit - as...
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When did the Irish Conflict begin?
It began in 1919 and ended in 1922. I think that it started in the 1530's, when Henry VIII sent the protestants over to...
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How do you spell Staunton in Gaellic?
According to ireland.com's Irish Ancestors page, "Staunton" (along with "Stanton" and "Stannton") is translated as "de Stonndún"...
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When did the term 'Erin Go Braugh' originate?
The first thing you need to understand is the trinity of sisters known as albana,banba and of course erin. The original term of...
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Who are the founders of the Irish Republican Army?
All of the founders of the irish republican army are quite well known. They were all shot for their involvement in the easter...
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What year did Henry VIII first try to invade Ireland?
He didn't. It was Henry II in 1171 by order of a Bull of Pope Adrian IV.
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Is the death of Michael Collins the topic of the song 'The Valley of Knockanure'?
No
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How does the Easter Rising shape the beliefs of Irish Nationalists and Unionists today?
the easter rising is very symbolic for nationalists in particular. it represented the beginning of the active struggle for...
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What does this poem mean 'May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back...In the palm of his hand May God hold you'?
poem is a metaphor on life as a journey, wishing someone a safe journey/ a happy life etc. This is a very elegant Irish blessing...
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How many Irish casualties were there in World War 2?
very difficult to answer. ireland was neutral in ww2 but many irish fought and died in the british and u.s. armed forces. i have...
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What does the claddagh ring mean?
Early 16th century legend tells us that a man from the village of Claddagh, Co. Galway, Richard Joyce was enslaved to be shipped...
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What does Celtic refer to?
Celtic is the term for a subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages which is subdivided into the Brythonic branch (Welsh...
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Is it true that it is bad luck to wear the claddagh ring on your left hand if you are not married?
I have never heard that superstition. If you are married or engaged tradition states that you wear the ring with the heart...
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Why did Britain take over Ireland?
Take over Ireland is an interesting way to put it. more so is why are they not leaving. heres a link that may help YOU...
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In J. M. Synge's 'Riders to the Sea' what is the mention of Bride Dara and her seeing 'the dead man with a child in his arms' about?
In J.M.Synges play "Riders to the Sea" The Bride Dara is mentioned by Maurya the mother of Bartley and Michael. The Bride Dara...
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Where could you find information about James Connelly's life outside politics 1968-1916?
There is some information about him...
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What impact does the Young Ireland movement have on Ireland?
I assume your talking about the young Irelanders movement the impact of this movement after their eventual arrest in 1848 brought...
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What is the importance of the Irish language for national identity?
Many aspects of Irish culture; Irish dance, music, and language were banned by the English along with Catholicism during Irish...
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What is the origin and history of the Celtic knot?
Well first of all you'd have to figure out what a celt is many cultures such as the leTene or Halstat had their own knotwork...
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Is religion the only factor in the conflict in Ireland?
Religion was among the original factors in the conflict in Northern Ireland. However, the main factor was the fact that British...
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What are the main Irish political parties and their views vis a vis the British rule over them?
Fianna Fail and Fianna Gael are the two main Irish political parties in the republic where obviously there is no british rule....
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What percentage of the Irish have red hair?
A small percentage. It may be about 4% or 5%, but this estimate is not based on anything reliable. The Harvard U....
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