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  Shop For Shillelagh Then the war did soon engage It was woman to woman and man to man Shillelagh law was all the rage And a row and a ruction soon began Then Mickey Maloney raised his head When a bucket of whiskey flew at him It missed and falling on the bed The liquor scattered over Tim Tim revives, see how he rises Timothy rising from the bed Said "Whirl your whiskey around like blazes Thundering Jesus, do you think I'm dead?" Tales of Éire-History, Stories, Poems & folklore from Ireland https://www.celticcraftnaas.com https://www.tiktok.com/@talesofeire https://www.instagram.com/celtic.craft.naas/ #Shillelagh #irishhistory #celticculture

www.celticcraftnaas.com They say that the lakes of Killarney are fair No stream like the Liffey could ever compare If it's water you want you'll get nothing more rare Than the stuff they make down by the ocean The sea, oh the sea, oh a gradh geal mo chroide(bright love of my heart) Long may it stay between England and me It's a sure guarantee that some hour we'll be free Thank God we're surrounded by water Tom Moore made his waters by fame and renown A great lover of anything dressed in a crown In brandy the bandy old Saxon he'd drown But throw ne'er a one in the ocean The sea, oh the sea, oh a gradh geal mo chroide Long may it stay between England and me It's a sure guarantee that some hour we'll be free Thank God we're surrounded by water Tales of Éire-History, Stories, Poems & folklore from Ireland https://www.instagram.com/celtic.craft.naas/ https://x.com/CelticcraftNaas   https://www.tiktok.com/@talesofeire

  In this gripping video, we delve into the harrowing story of the Guildford Four, whose wrongful imprisonment highlighted the deep injustices faced by the Irish community in the 1970s. Uncover the chilling details of how crucial evidence was withheld by authorities, leading to the wrongful conviction of Gerry Conlon and his companions. This account not only sheds light on the systemic failures within the British legal system but also captures the powerful rage and despair felt by many during this tumultuous period in Irish history. Join us as we honour their struggle for justice and explore the broader implications of political oppression.  Don't forget to like and share this important story!  #GuildfordFour #IrishHistory #Injustice #TrueCrime #PoliticalOppression OUTLINE:  00:00:00 The Bombings and the Arrests 00:00:55 Coercion and Withheld Evidence 00:01:58 Judicial Failures and Blind Justice 00:03:03 British Policy and Irish Resistance in the 1970s 00:04:09 Power...

Oh, then tell me, Sean O'Farrell, tell me why you hurry so.    Hush,    mbuachaill  (Boys) , hush and listen, and his cheeks were all aglow. I bear a respond, the captain get you ready, quick and soon.  For the pipes must be together at the rising of the moon.   Oh, then tell me, Sean O'Farrell, where the gathering is to be.   In the old spot by the river, right well known to you and me. One more word for signal token, whistle up the marching tune.    And with your pike upon your shoulder, at the rising of the moon.

Arrival in a New World, but Not a New Hope The coffin ships, laden with their human cargo, arrive at Grosse Isle, the quarantine station near Quebec City. It was meant to be a beacon of hope, a gateway to a new life. Instead, it becomes a place of fear and despair. The island, ill-equipped to handle the sheer number of arrivals, becomes an open-air hospital. Thousands of sick and dying immigrants overwhelm the limited medical facilities. Doctors and nurses, working tirelessly, are fighting a losing battle against the relentless tide of disease. Families, torn apart by illness and death, cling to each other for comfort. The air is thick with the sound of coughing, moaning, and weeping. The dead, too numerous for individual burials, are laid to rest in mass graves, their names lost to history. The soil of Grosse Isle becomes a mass grave, a stark reminder of the human cost of the Great Famine / Genocide. Those who survive the horrors of quarantine emerge into...

A Green Land Turns Black  Ireland, once a land of vibrant green, transformed into a landscape of despair.The year was eighteen forty-five, and the Great Famine/ Genocide had begun its deadly grip.A blight, swift and merciless, swept across the island, decimating the potato crop.For the Irish peasantry, heavily reliant on this single source of sustenance, it was a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions.The potato, once a symbol of life, became a harbinger of death.Fields, once teeming with life-giving tubers, lay bare and rotting.Hunger, its skeletal hand reaching into every corner of the land, became a constant companion.The air, thick with the stench of decay and the cries of the famished, bore witness to the unfolding tragedy.The Irish people, their resilience tested to the core once again, faced a stark choice- starve in their homeland or risk a perilous journey across the Atlantic in search of survival.For many, the decision was agonising, yet clear.Leaving behind everything t...

Hey there, history buffs! Let’s dive into one of the darkest chapters in 19th-century Ireland – the deadly typhus outbreak of 1816 to 1819.This epidemic raged across the country, chalking up 1.5 million cases and claiming around 65,000 lives.Imagine this- a disappointing grain yield and relentless wet weather created the perfect storm for typhus to thrive. The disease spread swiftly, especially among the poor, but it wasn't until it hit the higher classes that people truly took notice.Doctors Barker and Cheyne published a detailed report in 1821, highlighting how grave the situation had become.Now, get this – a major factor blamed for the spread? The abundance of wandering beggars and the tradition of holding wakes in cramped, poorly ventilated spaces.Picture a small, tight room filled with mourners and a typhus-ridden corpse – a breeding ground for the fever.The 1821 report starkly noted how these wakes facilitated the rapid spread of the disease. In places like Delgany, Co W...

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...