Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

Here ensue sixteen reigns, of average duration and no particular interest, until we reach the martial period of Seadna Ionarraidh, the first king to pay fighting men in Ireland. Four further reigns are recorded before that of Eanna Dearg. It was in his time, at Airgeadros, that money was first coined in Ireland. He died [...]

Eamhain Macha had three dwellings, one for the wounded, one for the arms and valuables including Meisceadhra’s brain, and one the house in which Conchubhar and his warriors were served. In the king’s house was great state and rank and plenty.   Nine compartments were in it from the fire to the wall: thirty feet the [...]