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A Nation Embattled - The Irish Confederate Wars The Irish Confederate Wars, spanning from sixteen forty-one to sixteen fifty-three, cast a long shadow over the history of Ireland.This turbulent period witnessed a brutal struggle for power and land, marked by religious and political tensions.At the heart of this conflict lay the use of scorched earth tactics, a method of warfare as ancient as it was cruel.This video will explore the devastating impact of these tactics on the Irish population, delving into the key events, figures, and consequences that shaped this tumultuous era.The Irish Confederate Wars were not a single, unified conflict.They were a series of interconnected rebellions and campaigns fought between various Irish Catholic factions and the English Parliamentarians.The conflict erupted in sixteen forty-one with an uprising of Irish Catholics against English rule.This rebellion was fueled by a complex web of grievances, including religious persecution, land confiscations, a...

Today were diving into one of the dark chapters in Irish history – the Black Death.It all started in July 1348. Imagine this- ships docking on Ireland’s east coast, unknowingly carrying a deadly passenger – the bubonic plague.This wasn’t just any plague, though. It spread like wildfire, carried by fleas on rats, hitching rides to new victims every day.By the time the epidemic took hold, Dublin, drogheda and Dundalk were all under siege.The plague didn’t discriminate; it tore through the population, leaving devastation in its wake.Come autumn, the Black Death had made its way inland, reaching County Meath.But it wasn’t just the towns and cities that suffered. Rural areas were hit hard too, with the disease spreading unchecked.In Waterford, a Franciscan Friar named John Clyn kept a grim chronicle of the catastrophe unfolding around him.His writings give us a chilling glimpse into the past. By Christmas 1348, he recorded that 14,000 people had perished in Dublin alone.It’s hard to compreh...

  Introducing the Butlers and Fitzgeralds The verdant province of Munster in southwestern Ireland was once the domain of two powerful families- the Butlers of Ormonde and the Fitzgeralds of Desmond.These families, of Norman origin, had established themselves as major players in Irish politics and society.The Butlers, with their stronghold at Kilkenny Castle, held the title of Earls of Ormonde.They were staunch supporters of the English crown and its policies in Ireland.The Fitzgeralds, based at Askeaton Castle in County Limerick, were Earls of Desmond.They held significant sway over vast territories and commanded the loyalty of many Gaelic Irish clans.The Butlers and Fitzgeralds were more than just noble families.They were powerful lords, wielding significant influence within their respective spheres.Their rivalry, deeply rooted in ambition and land ownership, would have a devastating impact on the landscape and people of Munster.This bitter feud, fueled by generations of animosity...

 Introduction to the Wild Geese The term Wild Geese refers to Irish soldiers who left their homeland to serve in foreign armies. This exodus began in the late seventeenth century and continued for over a century.These soldiers were primarily Jacobites, supporters of King James the Second, who had been deposed in the Glorious Revolution.The Wild Geese is a romantic name that evokes images of migration and longing for home,as geese are known for their seasonal movements across continents.During this period, Ireland was a land of great upheaval and change.Political and religious conflicts were rampant, causing distress and dislocation among the populace.Those who chose to leave Ireland did so for various reasons, ranging from the pursuit of religious freedom to the chance for military careers in Europe.The Wild Geese became a symbol of the Irish spirit of resilience and adaptability.The departure of so many Irishmen had significant implications for Ireland itself.Families were of...