Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

The antagonism between the early settlers and the ” new English ” was in evidence as early as the time of the visit of Prince John and his arrogant courtiers. But the distinction between the ” English by descent ” and the ” English by birth ” was first officially ratified by the decree of [...]

The attempt to govern Ireland without Kildare was a failure.When he had been dismissed from office, the Geraldine had withdrawn his protection from the Pale, with the result that the Irish continually raided the settlers in Meath.   Kildare’s brother had attacked the English at Carlow, and when the Earl was  arrested his sons attacked those [...]