Rise Of Tara

Categories: First Century BC to the Coming of St Patrick

Above : Painting Of Borumha
When Tuathal had subdued the revolting clans, he is said to have founded a new province called Midhe or ” Meath,” by cutting off portions of the other provinces. The centre of this new Kingdom was the palace of Tara (Cej.rii.Aif), while other royal palaces were those of Uisneach, Tlachtgha (the [...]

Above : Painting Of Borumha When Tuathal had subdued the revolting clans, he is said to have founded a new province called Midhe or " Meath," by cutting off portions of the other provinces. The centre of this new Kingdom was the palace of Tara (Cej.rii.Aif), while other royal palaces were those of Uisneach, Tlachtgha (the Hill of Ward), and Taillte (Teltown). To Tuathal may therefore be ascribed the foundation of the Kingdom of Meath, and the establishment of the great dynasty of ... Read More

Decline of Eamhain

Categories: First Century BC to the Coming of St Patrick

Above : View Of Eamhain (These Days)

The division of Ireland into twenty-five parts, ascribed to Ugaine having lasted for three centuries, is said to have been ended by eocAro £eroleAc (Eochy Feylagh), who was King of the people of Leinster shortly before the Christian Era. He is said to have restored the legendary ” [...]

Above : View Of Eamhain (These Days) The division of Ireland into twenty-five parts, ascribed to Ugaine having lasted for three centuries, is said to have been ended by eocAro £eroleAc (Eochy Feylagh), who was King of the people of Leinster shortly before the Christian Era. He is said to have restored the legendary " Five Provinces " of the Firbolgs, and to have placed sub-Kings over each. This division, however, seems to have been as lightly regarded as were any of ... Read More