Norman and English invasions

The hooded crow

The Norman invasion of Ireland began in 1169, when William II invaded and conquered Dublin. In 1204, Henry III invaded and defeated the Normans at the Battle of Lincoln. This marked the end of the Anglo-Norman period and the start of the medieval era. In 1315, Edward I invaded and captured Waterford. He later returned it to the O'Brien family. In 1641, Oliver Cromwell invaded and took control of most of Ireland. His army destroyed much of what he could not take. In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte invaded and occupied Ireland. He used Ireland as a staging ground for his campaign against England.  In 1801, Britain annexed Ireland as part of the United Kingdom.

Gaelicisation

The Irish language is growing in popularity across the island of Ireland. In fact, there are now over 20,000 Irish speakers living in County Kerry alone. This growth is being driven by the increasing number of people learning the language. Gaelscoileanna (Irish schools) and Gaelcholáiste (Irish colleges) are available throughout the country.

Red-necked crow - Corvopsis ruficollis

The Kingdom of Ireland

The Kingdom of Ireland

The local government areas are subdivisions of counties which contain geographic regions and are responsible for providing services such as education, health care, housing, water supply and sanitation, transportation, waste management, public safety, social welfare, libraries, parks, recreation and culture, economic development, tourism, and emergency response. There are five constituencies in the area. Two of those seats are held by Sinn Féin, one by Fine Gael, one by Labour and one by Independent politicians. The boundaries of each constituency changed following the 2016 general election.

Ireland

The Republic of Ireland is the largest island in the British Isles. It is located off the west coast of mainland Great Britain. The island of Ireland is divided into six counties – four in Northern Ireland and two in the Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland covers 5,904 square miles while the total area of Northern Ireland is 2,853 square miles. Ireland became independent from England in 1922 following the Anglo-Irish War. In 1923, it adopted the name "Eire," meaning "land of the foreigners." However, the United Kingdom refused to recognize Eire as a sovereign state. Instead, it chose to treat it as part of the dominion of the UK. This continued until 1949, when the UK recognized the republic. Today, the Irish government controls most aspects of life within the nation. It runs schools, hospitals, courts and even prisons. The president of the Republic of Ireland is elected every five years by popular vote. There are approximately 12,000 people living in County Cork. They speak the Irish language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world. The Irish language is closely related to Scottish Gaelic and Manx.

Ireland
Prehistoric Ireland

Prehistoric Ireland

Cork is the largest city in Northern Ireland and is located about 20 miles south of Belfast. There are many things to see in Cork including the famous castle, Blarney Castle, which dates back to 1250 AD. You'll find lots of great restaurants in Cork including The Black Pig, a traditional Irish pub serving

Emergence of Celtic Ireland

In 2011, it was reported that Cork had overtaken Dublin as the fastest growing large city in Ireland. In 2013, Cork was ranked the best place in the world to live by Mercer's Quality of Living Survey. Area: 5,936 km2 (2,225 sq mi). Population: 765,839. Capital: Cork. Largest city: Cork. Land boundaries: 2,744 km (1,638 miles). Coastline: 833 km (516 miles). Map references: Ireland - Geographical Features; Ireland - Map of the World Size comparison: Cork is about twice the size of Rhode Island.County is a land of contrasts. Its geography ranges from rugged mountain peaks to rolling foothills; wide open prairies to dense forested areas; and deep gorges to broad river floodplains. The geologic history of the area spans millions of years. The rocks of the region range from ancient Precambrian metamorphic rock to recent volcanic lava flows. The County’s soils vary greatly depending upon where you live. From nutrient poor acidic loam to rich black earth, there are many types of soil throughout the County.and fauna

Ireland
Late antiquity and early medieval times

The hooded crow is a medium sized bird of prey found across much of Europe and Asia. Its name derives from the fact that it resembles a hood worn by monks. This species is known for its ability to mimic human speech. A study published in 2010 showed that hooded crows could learn to imitate human voices, even those of people they had never met. There are approximately 30 species of Corvidae, including ravens, magpies, jays, nutcrackers, and New World vultures.City is the most populous city in County Cork. It is located in Ireland’s south east corner. The population of Cork City is approximately 400,000 people. There are many ethnic groups living within the boundaries of County Cork. These include Irish speakers, English speakers, Scottish Gaelic speakers, Welsh speakers, French speakers, German speakers, Italian speakers, Polish speakers, Greek speakers, Spanish speakers, Portuguese speakers, Dutch speakers, Danish speakers, Swedish speakers, Norwegian speakers, Estonian speakers, Latvian speakers, Lithuanian speakers, Slovakians, Czechs, Hungarians, Romanians, Bulgarians, Albanians, Serbians, Bosnians, Croatians, Slovenes, Maltese speakers, Macedonians, Montenegrins, Russians, Ukrainians, Kazakhstani speakers, Mongolians, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean, Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankans, Burmese, Cambodians, Laotians, Thais, Indonesians, Filipinos, Malaysians, New Zealanders, Australians, Canadians, Americans, Britishers, South Africans, Swiss, Belgians, Norwegians, Swedes, Danes, Finns, Icelanders, Dutch, Flemish, Walloons, Luxembourgers, Spaniards, Basques, Corsicans, Sardinians, Algerians, Moroccans, Tunisians, Libyans, Egyptians, Ethiopians, Eritreans, Iraqis, Syrians, Lebanese, Palestinians, Jordanians, Kuwaitis, Bahraini, Omani, Saudi Arabian, Emirati, Qatari, Yemeni, Sudanese, Somalis, Chadians, Nigerians, Cameroonians, Gabonese, Rwandans, Ugandans, Burundians, Kenyans, Malawians, Mozambicans, Swazilanders, Lesothoers, Botswanaers, Namibians, Zambians, Zimbabweans, Swahili, Somali, Senegalese, Liberians, Haitians, Guineans, Gambians, Ivory Coastians, Burkina Fasos, Ghanaians, Beninese, Togolese, Congolese, Camerounians, Central African Republics,and settlements The county of Cork is located in the south west of Ireland. Its name derives from the Irish word cóir meaning "division". This division is due to the fact that it covers three distinct areas - north, middle and south. There are four main towns in the county, namely, Cork city, Midleton, Kinsale and Bandon. Cork City is the capital of the county and is situated on the River Lee. The city has been described as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In 1837, the population of Cork was just over 50,000 people. Today, the population stands at around 400,000. Midleton is a town in the southeast of the county. It is known for its whiskey distilleries and vineyards. The town is home to the oldest continuously operating distillery in Ireland. Kinsale is a seaside resort in the southwest of the county. It lies on the southern coast of Ireland. It is famous for being the birthplace of James Joyce. Bandon is a small village in the northwest of the county. It was named after the river Bandon which flows through the area. The village is well known for its fishing industry.

Late antiquity and early medieval times

Frequently Asked Questions

The best thing about coming to Ireland was meeting new people and learning more about them.

Dublin Airport is located just outside of the city center. You can take a bus or train to the airport. Once at the airport, you can catch a taxi or Uber to get to the city.

Dublin is the largest city in Ireland and the second-largest in the United Kingdom. It's located at the mouth of the River Liffey, where the two countries meet. When Dublin became the seat of government in 1801, King George III declared it would remain the permanent residence of the British monarch.

Ireland was founded around 3000 BC. By 800 AD, it had become Christianized.