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 [...]

Above : Painting “Marriage Of Strongbow & Eva” There was, however, an influence at work amongst the descendants of the early Normans in Ireland greater than that produced either by the increased activity of the Irish or by the Weakness of the Crown of England. It was the influence of a vigorous national life upon [...]