Irish history facts

Learn 75+ fun and interesting facts about Ireland that you should know before you go. Discover fun facts about Ireland, facts about its history and geography, facts about St Patrick, facts about the Great Famine and other fun facts that might surprise you about Ireland. Even an Irish person might learn a thing or two about their own country from this list, I certainly did. #travelaroundireland | Ireland | Travel to Ireland | Facts about Ireland |St Patrick | Eire | Emerald Isle

HUMAN remains which were washed up on a beach in Canada belonged to shipwreck victims who were fleeing the Famine, the Canadian government has confirmed.

1. The government of Ireland declared a State of Emergency at the beginning of WWII, on the 2nd of September 1939, which wasn’t lifted until 1976. This event is known simply as “The Emergency.”

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Whether they are prefixed with O' or Mac/Mc and are anglicized or in their original Irish form, it is easy to spot a name deriving from the Emerald Isle

While the term “Black Irish” has been in circulation for centuries, you’re bound to ask your colleague or friend its meaning, and they’re likely to draw a blank.So, to put the record straight, find out below about the “Black Irish,” where the term comes from, and who exactly it is referring to. #BlackIrish #Irishhistory #Irishheritage

We can bet you’ll recognise these Irish habits that are as true as ever!

There are certain names in Ireland that you can't utter without being greeted with a look of disdain and/or disgust - here are the most hated people in Irish history.

Have you heard about Gráinne Mhaol known as “the Pirate Queen”? Or Countess Constance Markievicz? Find out more about their history in this article! #ireland #dublin #instaireland #discoverireland #ireland_gram #loveireland #irish #irishpassion #wanderireland #visitireland #dublincity n #inspireland_ #lovedublin #loves_ireland #icu_ireland #lovindublin #tourismireland #documentdublin #discoverdublin #irelandaily #irlanda #pocket_ireland #inspireland #thedublinbible

One of the great mysteries in my past will be that of my second great grandfather, Patrick Murphy. Lost, among the many Irish souls that came before me, he has remained. I think that he has become somewhat of an illusion or maybe even a dream of my...