Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

Above: Early Irish architecture A hundred years after the Christian era the four great fortresses of Ireland were erected or enlarged by Tuathal Teachtmhar at Tlachtgha, Taillte, Teamhair and Uisneach. Tara was extended at the hands of many successive kings. Though the Fiana favoured the outdoor life, all the great kings of our race had [...]

Above: Early Irish building Irish architecture may be traced to a rude and very remote origin. Two raths are referred to as erected in the course of the invasion of Neimheadh, namely Rath Cinneich in Uibh Nuallain and Rath Cimbaoith in Seimhne. At Tur Conaing in Toirinis dwelt the Fomorians. Slainghe, first king of all Ireland, [...]