The Battle of Clontarf represented a turning point in Irish history as it was the day when the Norsemen were defeated by the Irish High King Brian Boru, as such putting an end to the Norse domination of Ireland. The battle took place on 23 April 1014 at Clontarf, near present-day Dublin, on the east…
The Trim Castle is one of the oldest and most significant Norman strongholds built in Ireland. The structure was constructed over a period of 30 years after the Normans seized control of Ireland in the 12th century. The domains on which the castle stands today were given by the King of England, Henry II at…
The Rock of Cashel, a reputed historic site comprising a complex of spectacular Celtic buildings, is one of the most fantastic medieval constructions in Ireland. It is situated in southern Ireland, more specifically in the small town of Cashel, County Tipperary. According to the legend, it is said to have originated in the Devil’s Bit,…
What some people might not know about Halloween is the fact that it traces its roots from Celtic history. So it is that, initially, the holiday was largely related to the feasts influenced by Celtic harvest festivals in ancient Ireland, especially to the Gaelic Samhain, having thus pagan origins. Subsequently, Samhain was Christianised and became…
The Early Middle Ages In Ireland (5th centuryearly 11th century) Ireland was a significant centre of Christianity in north-western Europe during the early Middle Ages. Long before that, it was populated by the Gaels (who had a polytheistic religion). Nevertheless, one man changed this in the 5th century, more specifically Saint Patrick, who traveled all…
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