People of Medieval Ireland
These sites look at matters of Irish identity as well as individuals of note from the Irish Middle Ages.
Who's Who in Medieval History: Saint Patrick
One of the patron saints of Ireland, Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle. A brief bio and some useful sites and books gathered by your guide.
One of the patron saints of Ireland, Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle. A brief bio and some useful sites and books gathered by your guide.
Who's Who in Medieval History: Saint Brigit
Saint Brigit is, along with Saint Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland. Here is a brief biography and some useful sites collected by your guide.
Saint Brigit is, along with Saint Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland. Here is a brief biography and some useful sites collected by your guide.
The Two Nations of Medieval Ireland
Six-page article by Professor Robin Frame at BBCi explores why Ireland was able to maintain its own Gaelic identity despite hundreds of years of English rule and how the seeds were sown for two separate communities.
Six-page article by Professor Robin Frame at BBCi explores why Ireland was able to maintain its own Gaelic identity despite hundreds of years of English rule and how the seeds were sown for two separate communities.
The Myth of the Black Irish
Extensive and well-referenced article by Thomas Peter Kunesh explores the myth that survivors from the Spanish Armada, shipwrecked on Ireland, contributed to the Irish gene pool.
Extensive and well-referenced article by Thomas Peter Kunesh explores the myth that survivors from the Spanish Armada, shipwrecked on Ireland, contributed to the Irish gene pool.
When Irish Eyes Are English!
The contention by archaeologist Richard Warner that modern Irish genetic makeup is more English than Celtic is examined by Paula Bardell at All Info-About English Culture.
The contention by archaeologist Richard Warner that modern Irish genetic makeup is more English than Celtic is examined by Paula Bardell at All Info-About English Culture.
Viking Network Ireland
This section of the Viking Network provides school projects, stories, news, and lesson plans concerning Viking presence in Ireland.
This section of the Viking Network provides school projects, stories, news, and lesson plans concerning Viking presence in Ireland.