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- 1601 Battle of Kinsale, - Details of 400 Year Commemoration.
www.kinsale2001.com
- 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia: Ireland - Article about the geography, history, early Christian period, society and religion.
www.newadvent.org/cathen/08098b.htm
- A History of Ireland in Song - A history of Ireland as seen through the songs of the people.
www.linuxlots.com/~dunne/ireland
- Aspects of the history of Ireland - Summary of the history of Ireland until 21th century.
www.geocities.com/elenacharalambous2001/AspectsofIrishhistory.html
- Beyond the Pale - A pamphlet from the Irish Republican Socialist Committee of North America.
www.irsm.org/general/history/beyondthepale.htm
- Camloch 1981 Committee - Information on the committee, organising a series of events commemorating the 1981 Hunger Strikes.
www.raymondmccreesh.8k.com
- Catholic Church Local History and Genealogy - Directory and guide for genealogical and historical research. Lots of good links.
home.att.net/~Local_Catholic/Catholic-Ireland.htm
- Chronological list of dates of Irish History - Useful resource for quick and easy reference.
metalab.unc.edu/gaelic/Eire/7.8.2.html
- Chronology of Ireland - Information on people and events connected to Ireland from earliest times to the present.
www.chirl.com
- Clan Cian Thuaidh Lartharach - Information on an organization recognized by the government of Ireland, which is dedicated to the preservation of the Carroll and Irish history.
members.tripod.com/clancian/index.htm
- Coastguards of Yesteryear - Information on people who worked as coastguards in Ireland.
myhome.iolfree.ie/~westerndalys/coastguards_of_yesteryear.htm
- Corpus of Electronic Texts - History and information about project. Searchable database. Includes chronologies and bibliographies on Celtic scholars.
www.ucc.ie/celt
- Desmond's Concise History of Ireland - A brief history of Ireland, from 6000 B.C. to the present day.
members.tripod.com/~JerryDesmond/index-2.html
- Early-Medieval Ireland - Moderated discussion group for the history and archaeology of Early Medieval Ireland, c.400-1200AD.
groups.yahoo.com/group/Early-Medieval-Ireland
- English Perceptions of the Irish - Published by the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia.
etext.lib.virginia.edu/journals/EH/EH38/Lengel.html
- Garda Síochána Historical Society - Irish police history.
www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/7900/index.html
- Garda Siochana Historical Society - A detailed examination of Irish police history.
www.geocities.com/irishpolice/index.html
- Heritage Council - News, a bulletin board, information on publications and events plus contact information.
www.heritagecouncil.ie/mainpage.html
- Heritage of Ireland - Interactive maps and information on parks, monuments, gardens, inland waterways, and national cultural institutions. Take a virtual tour. Send a postcard.
www.heritageireland.ie
- History Ireland - Illustrated Irish history magazine suitable for the scholar and the general reader. Feature articles from all periods of history, books reviews, news, events. Secure online ordering of subscriptions.
www.historyireland.com
- Ierne - Irish History - Stair Éireannach - Articles about Ireland's old Celtic and Gaelic past.
www.geocities.com/iernenet
- In Search of Ancient Ireland - About the Rte documentary on the heroes, saints and warlords of Ancient Ireland.
www.rte.ie/tv/ancientireland
- Ireland History in Maps - A large collection of maps and detailed information.
www.fortunecity.com/bally/kilkenny/2/iremaps.htm
- Ireland in the New Century - A text from UCC's CELT project: Sir Horace Plunkett's Ireland in the New Century (1904).
www.ucc.ie/celt/plunkett.html
- Ireland's Royal History - A brief history of royalty in Ireland plus some good links.
www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/7545/Ireland.html
- Irish Coins - Information about Irish coins (and banknotes) for numismatists, collectors, archaeologists and others who have an interest in the currency in use in Ireland from earliest times to the present day.
www.irishcoinage.com
- Irish Committee of Historical Sciences - Site for the national committee of academic historians in Ireland.
www.historians.ie
- Irish FAQ: History - A FAQ maintained by volunteers, answering a few basic questions.
www.faqs.org/faqs/cultures/irish-faq/part05
- Irish Historical and Religious Statistics - Includes statistics on violence, economics, and demographics.
members.tripod.com/~gdavis2
- Irish Historical Picture Company - A large collection of Irish period pictures (circa 1895-1922).
www.irishhistoricalpics.com
- Irish History - Includes a brief history of the Irish race and history of the individual counties.
www.ireland.org
- Irish History - Comprehensive links to a variety of Irish history resources.
wwwvms.utexas.edu/~jdana/irehist.html
- Irish History - Academic Info - An annotated directory of some of the best internet resources on the history of Ireland.
www.academicinfo.net/histirish.html
- Irish History on the Web - Includes information on the Easter Rising, the Irish Famine, the Troubles and ancient Irish history from a Republican viewpoint.
wwwvms.utexas.edu/~JDANA/irehist.html
- Irish Hunger Martyrs - Examines claims that during the famine of 1845-1852 Irish Catholics were forced to choose between conversion to the Protestant faith or starvation. Also follows efforts to have the Vatican beatify those who died. Contains supporting documentation, commentary and petition.
www.irishhungermartyrs.org
- Irish Manuscripts Commission - Publisher of sources for Irish history.
www.irmss.ie
- Irish Tourist Board Magazine - A bi-monthly publication portraying Ireland's history,culture and lifestyle.
www.irelandofthewelcomes.com
- John Keegan Casey - Information on John Keegan Casey poet and songwriter. Author of The Rising of the Moon.
homepage.eircom.net/~johnkeegancasey
- Late Gaelic Ireland - Moderated discussion group for the history and archaeology of Late Medieval to Earlier Modern Ireland, c.1000-1700AD and related topics.
groups.yahoo.com/group/Late-Gaelic-Ireland
- Mallow Archaeological and Historical Society - A nonprofit society for the pursuit of the history and archaeology of the Blackwater Valley area in North Cork through field trips, lectures and the publication of an annual journal.
www.rootsweb.com/~irlmahs
- Murtagh McAstocker - A historically accurate account of the murder of a young Irish republican in Belfast 1921.
www.murtagh-mcastocker.com
- National School Records - With lists of holdings by county.
www.nationalarchives.ie/natschs.html
- Pictorial History - A short slideshow of some images from Irish history.
www.bcpl.lib.md.us/~cbladey/studsho.html
- PoliceHistory.com - Irish Police History
www.policehistory.com
- Postcards from Ireland circa AD 1910 -
incolor.inetnebr.com/jskean/cards.shtml
- Reilly's Auto - An insight into the minds of a group of Republican prisoners on the Curragh in 1922 with verbatim extracts from Reilly's "auto", or autograph book.
www.bigwood.com/auto
- Skerries Historical Society - Details of events and publications, photographs, a list of papers in the archive and summaries.
homepage.eircom.net/~shs
- Step Back in Time in Donegal - Read about a year-long project to farm the land using only old-time farming methods.
homepage.tinet.ie/~videotek/stepback.htm
- Suite101.com - Essays on various historical and cultural topics.
www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/irelands_mythical_history
- The Background to Lighthouse History - Information on lighthouses in general plus a look at Ireland including a section on The Forgotten Irish Sailors.
www.btinternet.com/~k.trethewey/genindex.html
- The Ireland Story - From prehistoric times to the present day. Supported with lots of maps and special detailed sections on the Famine, Omagh bomb, The Troubles and others.
www.irelandstory.com
- The Irish Brigade Association - Comprehensive information and history including details on how to become a member.
www.thewildgeese.com/iba
- The Irish Kennedys - Reviews of a book written about the history of the Irish Kennedys.
www.onthenet.com.au/~laurieag/Reviews.html
- The National Archives of Ireland - Comprehensive information including research and genealogical material. Online databases, including convict transportation records.
www.nationalarchives.ie
- The O'Neills of Tyrone - Information on a group re-enacting life in 16thC Ireland.
www.reconstructinghistory.com/oneills
- The Viking Age in Ireland - Information and links about the Viking Age in Ireland.
www.okelly.net/park/viking1.htm
- The Wild Geese Today - Information on the formation and history of the Wild Geese. Features articles, including one on the Irish Brigade; and a weekly look at history.
www.thewildgeese.com
- Transportation Records - A searchable database from the National Archives of Ireland.
www.nationalarchives.ie/search01.html
- Ulster Day, 28 September, 1912 - Information, history and photographs.
proni.nics.gov.uk/exhibiti/ulstday/ulstday2.htm
- World War I - Ireland and World War I.
www.brothersk.com/war/index.html
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