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Aug 1, 2024 · The term " Black Irish " was initially used in the 19th and 20th centuries by Irish-Americans to describe people of Irish descent who have black or dark-coloured hair, blue or dark eyes, or otherwise dark colouring. [1] [2] This meaning is not used in modern Ireland, [3] where "Black Irish" refers to Irish people of African descent.
20 hours ago · Ireland - 17th/18th Centuries, Culture, Economy: Although the late 16th century was marked by the destruction of Gaelic civilization in the upper levels of society, it was preserved among the ordinary people of the northwest, west, and southwest, who continued to speak Irish and who maintained a way of life remote from that of the new landlord ...
2 days ago · Ireland is a country of western Europe occupying five-sixths of the westernmost major island of the British Isles. The country is noted for a rich heritage of culture and tradition that was linked initially to the Irish language. Its capital city is Dublin.
2 days ago · Early political history. The documentary history of Ireland begins only in the 7th century, which saw the production in both Latin and Irish of sufficiently rich and numerous records of all sorts.
2 days ago · The Cromwellian conquest of Ireland (1649–1653) was the re-conquest of Ireland by the Commonwealth of England, led by Oliver Cromwell. It forms part of the 1641 to 1652 Irish Confederate Wars, and wider 1639 to 1653 Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Jul 17, 2024 · The Story Behind The Falls Road In Belfast. By James March. Last updated: July 17, 2024. As is the case with the Shankill Road, the Falls Road has played a significant part in Belfast’s modern history. From the Bobby Sands mural to the Solidarity Wall, some of Belfast’s most iconic images are found in and around the Falls Road.
Jul 23, 2024 · From some of the world's most celebrated festivals to the longest clearly defined coastal route, these are the most interesting facts about Ireland.
