Ireland’s history is sometimes glorious, but often tragic, with bloody rebellions, brutal repression, devastating famine, crushing poverty and a constant struggle for independence. It has shaped a unique Irish psyche that is adaptive and resilient in face of challenge; empathetic towards the plight of other nations; has a deep appreciation for education and, above all, delights in a slightly dark sense of humour!
Our history reads like a gripping, emotion-packed novel, with too many heroes and villains to count. But here are some of the main chapters:
- Early Ireland
- Land of Saints and Scholars
- The Viking and Anglo-Norman Invasions
- Conquered Ireland
- The Great Famine and Gaelic Renaissance
- Irish Independence
- Modern Ireland and the Peace Process
Like all great stories, ours has a happy ending. Modern Ireland is a progressive democracy, which is ranked as one of the most peaceful, stable and safest places in the world, and where you’ll find one of the best all-round standards of living anywhere on the planet.