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History of Ireland
The Emerald Isle provides a great deal of history. The people have greatly affected the cultures of many countries particularly in the Western Hemisphere.
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What is the word for twins in Irish?
"Irish twins" isn't a phrase that's from Ireland, it's an offesive phrase used outside Ireland, so there's no equivalent Irish translation.
"twins" is "cúpla"
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico, fought from April 1846 to February 1848. ... It stemmed from the annexation of the Republic of Texas by the U.S. in 1845 and from a dispute over whether Texas ended at the Nueces River (the Mexican claim) or the Rio Grande (the U.S. claim).
How was Ireland ruled before the Normans?
It was made up of approximately 150 small kingdoms, called tuatha in Irish. Each one had its own king. The High King of Ireland lived on the Hill of Tara in Co. Meath. He didn't rule the tuatha. However, if Ireland was invaded, he could draw soldiers from every tuatha in Ireland. This is what happened when the Vikings invaded.
Who were the leaders or rebels involved in the Easter rising?
Patrick and William Pearse, Thomas McDonagh, Thomas Clarke, Eamon Ceannt, Joseph Mary Plunkett, James Conolly, Sean McDermott, Michael o"Hanrahan, Thomas Kent, John McBride, Con Colbert, Eamon DeValera, Michael Mallon, Edward Daly, J.J. Houston and other less famous patriots, their wives, mothers, sisters and all those who loved them.
What State did most Irish settle in during 1815 to 1860?
Mainly Massachusetts. If they did not like the east coast. They usually would move to other good farming areas like the Midwest and the southeast. Including states such as Michigan and Georgia
What are symbols of St Patrick's day?
The symbol of St. Patrick is a shamrock of three leafs, since the saint used it to preach the Gospel in Ireland, and particularly, to explain the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity.
Also, the British (more English, than others) tradition maintains a red saltire (an x-shaped cross) on the white background to symbolise St. Patrick's cross. Thus, it is reflected in the UK flag, where one can find the red saltire among the symbols of England (St. George's Standard) and Scotland (St. Andrew's Standard). HOWEVER, flags with cross-shaped symbols on are accorded ONLY to commemorate martyres, and since St. Patrick wasn't one, the whole "St. Patrick's cross" tradition is, evidently, made-up to have something representing Ireland, formerly an English province, on the British Union flag.
Saint patricks symbol is a green clover
Was Tsar Nicolas II responsible for Bloody Sunday 1905?
NO he wasnt even there
Yes he was there he didn't want to listen to what the people of Russia had to say so he order his troops to release fire on the citizens trying to restore order but obviously he did not and communism took control.
A Shillelagh is a walking Stick, usually made of Blackthorn.
== Hamilton: the name of several parishes in England, or of Hamilton in Scotland. The Hamiltons went over to Ireland in large numbers from Scotland at the time of the plantation of Ulster. In Irish Gaelic the name was de Hamaltún/Hamaltún but in west Clare they were gaelicized as "Ó Hamailltín". The rare name Ó hUrmholtaigh of southwest Cork was sometimes changed to Hamilton.
How did the Grand Canyon become a World Heritage Site?
The text of the World Heritage Site Convention specifies that a site is worthy for CONSIDERATION of such designation (ONLY if, of course, the government controlling the site requests such a consideration) if the site consists "of physical and biological formations or groups of such formations, which are of outstanding universal value from the aesthetic or scientific point of view". If the Grand Canyon does not meet that criteria, then no spot on this planet does so.
The U.S. government requested this designation, and UNESCO granted it. The U.S. government could, of course, withdraw this designation at any time; and UNESCO would have no choice but to remove it.
How did the four leaf clover become lucky?
The four leaf clover became lucky a long time ago in ancient Ireland. First off four leaf clovers are rare so if someonefound one it was a sign of good luck. That is how the four leaf clover became so lucky!
What was the primary reason for Irish immigration to America?
The Great Potato Famine was one reason so many Irish fled to America. The land was so overused that it bore nothing and many people died of starvation.
In 1917, Padraig Pierce led a disastrous rebellion in Dublin. Though it failed, the seed of Irish independence was planted and Ireland won independence, but the UK retained 6 Irish Counties in the Ulster province, turning that into Northern Ireland. It also started a huge civil war among the Irish. Religion was one factor, loyalty to the government another and it turned really ugly. Many Irishmen wanted a fresh start in America and many who came thrived and prospered. However, some did not and were treated shamefully, discriminated against and forced to live in conditions almost as bad as what they left behind.
What is the Irish word for small?
They are called many things, some people call them Leprechauns, others call them siog, but most people just call them Irish
When did Britain take over Ireland?
Take over Ireland is an interesting way to put it.
more so is why are they not leaving.
heres a link that may help YOU determine the whys and why not... most people feel its a matter of opinion, so ill let you decide on your own.
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AnswerAn extremly complex question.First of all, British means those people living on the island of Britain, i.e, the Welsh, Scots and English. Yet we never hear of the Scots and Welsh invading and suppressing Ireland, which they did!
For example, the Norman 'invasion' of Ireland in 1169 was carried out by Welsh-Norman barons from Wales.
Edward and Robert Bruce invaded Ireland twice during the early 14th century, devastating the people and country.
In the main, the question, though badly posed, refers to the domination of the Irish nation by the English. Look at it this way:
1 - The Norman invasion of Ireland, which was'NT an invasion in the true sence of the world, ultimatly failed. The Normans were either repelled or integrated - like the Danes and Norwegians - into Irish society.
2 - English dominion began with Henry VIII in 1541. The policys of his successors (Edward, Mary, Elizabeth) slowly encrouched on Irish people and culture, but did not destroy it.
3 - The Nine Year's War (1594-1603) is usually described as an Irish defeat, which is strange as Kinsale (1601) was almost the only Irish defeat of the war, which in any case did not end for another eighteen months. It may be better to describe it as a draw with the Irish winning on points because they still preserved their culture and language, were pardoned by the 1608 Act of Oblivian, while the English Exchequer was bankrupted.
4 - The Irish Confederate Wars (1642-1653) did indeed end in defeat, but this was not looked upon as final. Certainly the restoration of the Stuarts in 1660 were great causes for celebration. Even more so was the fact that James II, a Catholic, became King of Ireland, Scotland and England in 1685.
5 - Only in July 1691, at Aughrim, were the Irish Jacobite forces signally defeated. However, the Treaty of Limerick safeguarded many of the interests of the Irish; sadly, it was betrayed by the English. If anyone is looking for the true start of English dominon of Ireland, 1691 is as good a year as any.
And yet this still was not the end. The Jacobites remained a force to be reckoned with for the next sixty years. The Rebellions of the 1790's demonstrated that the patriotic impulse was not lost.
Why did Britain take over Ireland? Simply because that was what dominant powers did in that day. In the 16th century it was because she wised to conquor Ireland and use her resources for her own benifit. Also, then and later, because it might be a back-door used by the likes of France and Spain for an invasion of England.
I'm sure there are people better able to answer this question than myself, so keep on looking!
AnswerIt is funny how influenced peoples views of past realities are influenced by those of today. These days the population of Ireland relative to Britain shows that Ireland is a tiny country, where Britain, and England in particular is quite big.This was NOT the case up until the early 1800s. Back then the populations were comparable.
AnswerTake over Ireland is a stange way to label it. Here in America if someone( and it's happened) goes into a McDonalds, starts shooting people, and some of them live. It's not reported as "a gentleman took over McDonalds today". No, we would say some pchycotic nut murdered innocent men, women, and children today in a cowardly act. Or something. Well, why? Appently that's what british people do (from a historical point of view, not the average british civilan either). They murder, torture and enslave people in order to steal. And for some, to satisfy their sadistic urges to torture and rape. Just look a their old social cast too. They treated their own people like trash to be thrown out. ANSWERIt is important to remember that Neither the Normans nor the Welsh nor the Scots were exactly univited.It is true that Henry II was issued a papal bull Laudibiliter authorizing him to invade Ireland in order to bring about social and religious reform, however this bull was not acted upon (partly due to distractions with France at the time) until the ousted king of Leinster, Dermott MacMurrough, sought the king's help in regaining his lands. In exchange for help Dermmott MacMurrough had to swear allegiance to the king. At this point Dermott was given permission to recruit aide among the Welsh. He cut a deal with Strongbow stating that if Strongbow assisted he would get Dermott MacMurrough's daughter, Aoife, to wed. As pointed out, due to assimilation of cultures the invasion was not complete.
Also Edward the Bruce was also invited. After the success of Robert the Bruce in Scotland the Irish cheiftans conferred the title King of Ireland on Edward the Bruce and invited him to Ireland. They believed that with Edward as king and with the support of Robert they would be able to expel the English government. Edward the Bruce actually died while leading an army in battle against the English.
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How can the Williamite war in Ireland not be considered an English victory the main goal was to repress the Catholic rebellions and kick out the French, and such was done, there is no point beating round the bush saying i can't be counted as an English victory because the Irish culture and language still survived as the goal had no relevance to destroying Irish culture anyhow, and the reason England was virtually bankrupt was not due to the Williamite war alone as that was only a theater scene of the nine years war that fighting the French and Spanish on the European mainland was the main reason for bankruptcy otherwise the war in Ireland would have a been a breeze
What does a four leaf clover tattoo symbolize?
According to legend of western cultures, each of the four leaf clovers represent one theme.
- first leaf is for hope
- second leaf is for faith
- third leaf is for love
- fourth leaf is for luck.
I do have Irish nationality but it's not because my parents are Irish. I was born in Co. Mayo in 1997 and at the time if you were born in Ireland you get Irish nationality. That's changed now though.
Why did John De Courcy invade Ulster?
He came in 1177 and left in 1204. He came to conquer territory and while in Ireland he did that. He built a lot of castles and monasteries. He fought a number of battles and was finally driven out of the country in 1204, because he had made new coins with Saint Patricks face on them NOT the Kings, that made the king very angry so he fourced him out of ireland.
orange stands for pumpkins, its month is November because when the Pilgrims helped the native Americans and all the food they ate were brown and orange, you just think of orange in November. Its also for turkeys, they usually are red, brown, orange, yellow. Orange stands for the sun. orange stands for sand. Also orange can be ones favorite color.
Riders to the Sea is the play for the sea farers, whose lives are depended on the sea. They earn their livelihood with the help of the sea. Even, sea has also laid their hand on their lives, i.e. many of the sea farers have given their life while riding to the sea in case of stormy winds. Even, the main character Maurya's all male members have lost their lives because sea has carried them away with him. Though their earning depend on sea. Thus, sea in this play have played the role of the giver and taker of the lives of the those who rides through them.
Is Corn beef and cabbage an American traditoin?
I can tell you that mine and my wife's families are both of Irish descent from separate parts of Indiana and it has been a tradition as long as any living relatives in each family can remember. None of us however know the origin or have ever found other people who know the tradition.
What time is top of the morning?
When spoken with an Irish accent, it generally sounds like Top o' ta Mornin ta ya. But the prase itself is top of the morning to you.
What is the spelling of shillelagh?
the only spelling i am aware of is shile with a fada on the i so sh
A famine in the 1800s caused many of this nations citizens to immigrate to America?
Ireland had a massive famine between 1845 and 1852, even though 4000 ships filled with food grown in Ireland were exported to cities in England. British landlords in Ireland wanted to be able to make profit at the expense of starving Irish people. Those that left Ireland in "coffin" ships traveled to Canada, the United States, and even Australia.
