Ireland history

Explore a brief history of Ireland, from ancient settlers to modern times, highlighting key events that shaped this resilient nation.

There she stands, gracefully and defiantly guarding the tricolor flag of Eire whilst holding the harp of a bard in one hand and the spear of a warrior in the other....representing the two sides of the Irish people. Fittingly, she stands on top of the General Post Office in Dublin, the place where the Irish Republican Army made their desperate attempt at gaining their freedom by overthrowing the British in Ireland, on Easter of 1916.

History Map of Ireland 1558-1652; illustrating Extension of the Pale, Elizabethan Plantations, Jacobean Plantations, Unplanted Districts, Settlements on a Native Basis, and Scottish Settlements.

Here's to Old Ireland #sheetmusic #ireland #1921

Here is a selection of my favourite map illustrations I did over the last years.

Our Ireland for Kids page provides lots of fun facts about Ireland, about the country and people, landmarks, animals, economy, geography and so much more.

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

From Celtic knots to shamrocks and claddagh rings, here’s a look at some of Ireland’s most famous symbols.