Republic of Ireland

occuring in Ireland during the mid 1840s to the early 1850s, was the Irish potato famine. There is some debate over whether the British were to blame for the mass emigration of the Irish, or that this emigration was bound to happen anyway. Many historians have established their positions on this issue, including Christine Kinealy and Hasia R. Diner. Kinealy, the author of This Great Calamity: The Irish Famine 1845-52, argues that the British are to blame for this mass emigration from Ireland.…

throughout this film, for a countless number of reasons including job type, and crime. In America captures real life struggles throughout the eyes of the Irish, and how they had to make the best out of any situation. The Sullivan family emigrates from Ireland to New York City as father, Johnny chases his dream of being an actor. Living in a small Hell's Kitchen apartment, the family settles into American life despite their deplorable living conditions. Wife Sarah works at an ice cream parlor…

the Ceallachan family. The Ceallachan family is an extremely important family as their family tree contains a King of Munster from the 10th century (“Callahan Surname,” n.d.). The first official record of Callahan is from Kinlea, Ireland. The name spread across Ireland as much of the original Callahan’s land in Kinlea was lost in battles and wars. In order to continue a successful life,…

A journey through mythic Ireland For such a small country, Ireland has a very strong hold on the world's imagination. A holiday in Ireland is for most people a dream come true. Among all the great places to visit in Ireland, the prehistoric sites are compelling, awe-inspiring and mysterious. For those intrigued by mythic Ireland, here's a list of places that will create memories for a lifetime. What better way to begin the mythic journey than to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of mystery…

When you visit Ireland you will find fortresses and castles that date back to Medieval times scattered all over the beautiful countryside. Most of the castles found in Ireland were built using stone. Many of them date back to the 1100's. The Irish started building castles after the Normans invaded the country. There were castles built all over Ireland's beautiful countryside. Many of them now lie in ruins. There are others that have been restored. Many of the castles are open to the…

Ireland: A Nation Reborn Ireland is a country you may want to watch out for in the next few decades. Ireland’s tourism is booming and is steadily becoming a European powerhouse. Ireland is located just off the coast of Britain and is separated into two independent countries. This country has lived through centuries of hardship, famine, and war. The beautiful country is still bouncing back after leaving the European Union, and every year the tourism industry is becoming stronger and stronger.…

decrease in amount of food, population, and poor living conditions that some people were susceptible to during the late 1840’s. The beginning of the population decrease due to the economic problems of the county was illustrated by the 1841 Census of Ireland. The food deprivation was fully addressed in the book through many primary sources. A few of those pertained to money given to certain causes other than directly aiding the fight of the famine. One prime example, was the grant given to…

The Irish were some of the most interesting and definitely major players in the construction and the politics of the United States we see today. What most do not know is, that after the Civil War, which many Irish fought in, the Irish provided a large part of the industrialization of America. Yes, the Irish rocked when it came to developing the infrastructure of America. They were considered the “canal and railroad builders of the United States” They ran factories, built railroads and were…

Ireland has been a land that has been long forgotten or at least hardly ever touched upon. Most folks forget the countless things that Ireland has given the world such as new forms of technology, science, and transportation. Majority of the people only recognize them as the immigrants that had the potato famine and those who celebrate St. Patricks day. The book In Search of Ancient Ireland by Carmel McCaffrey and Leo Eaton is based on the history of the ancient times in Ireland and how some…

Around 8000 BC, hunter-gatherers first settled into Ireland. These settlers came from different parts of Europe and Great Britain. For thousands of years, these settlers lived by fishing and hunting until around 4000BC. The settlers gave up their hunter-gatherer way of life and began farming. Sometime around 3000 BC, the offspring of the first settlers of Ireland built monuments and burial mounts such as the most famous Newgrange. Early society in Ireland was pagan. This remained for thousands…