... and peasantry at the time. During the 1880's and 1890's, a number of reforms were made. These initiatives were pursued by Liberal PM William E Gladstone, whose government passed an important Act that ensured some security for tenants and that led to future progressive law reforms for the ... almost forgotten cultural history was revived and some of their greatest modern writers composed their works. These include internationally acclaimed artists such as William Yeats, James Joyce and Bernard Shaw who were, significantly, all influential in both the cultural and political development of ...

• Word Count: 1434
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... followed proclamation of a republic by the rebels in 1919. July 12, 1690: "Orange Day" Celebrated The Protestants celebrate "Orange Day" to mark the 1690 victory of William of Orange's forces over the Catholic King James at the Battle of the Boyne. Protestants march in Belfast, Northern Ireland. August 12, 1689: Apprentice Boy's March Protestant commemorative marches mark the day that apprentice boys ... locked the gates of Derry against the forces of James II. June 8, (year unknown): Queen's Birthday No information provided. Government: back to top Current Form of Government: constitut...

• Word Count: 1494
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... in 1916 that stimulated the growth of already active rebel organizations. The citizen army, an illegal force of Dublin citizens organized by the labour leader Jim Larkin and the socialist James Connolly (Douglas), the Irish Volunteers, a national defense body; and the extremist party SinnFein all came together to plan an uprising. They hoped that the war would slow Britain's response and ... new Dail, and proclaimed a rival government and began attacking the Irish Free State. Hundreds were killed on both sides and many prominent leaders were executed. The Dail headed now by William Cosg...

• Word Count: 2283
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... "King Billy's Day" Protestant protesters and police fought over the right to march in the Catholic area of Portadown. This day indicates the anniversary of Protestant King William of Orange, who crushed the Catholic King James and certified English control of Ireland. Before the first anniversary of the cease-fire, Gerry Adams and Patrick Mayhew, Northern Prime Minister met. The progress concerning ... ...

• Word Count: 1979
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... "King Billy's Day" Protestant protesters and police fought over the right to march in the Catholic area of Portadown. This day indicates the anniversary of Protestant King William of Orange, who crushed the Catholic King James and certified English control of Ireland. Before the first anniversary of the cease-fire, Gerry Adams and Patrick Mayhew, Northern Prime Minister met. The progress concerning ... ...

• Word Count: 1982
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... that housed the public records of the city. The first explosion failed, so they tried again. The second explosion succeeded and they prevented a huge explosion and disaster. Today, thanks to William Robinson, there still is one set of the ground floor plans which he produced in 1673. It is the only view we have before the fire. After the fire King ... James directed that the old walls and as many as required be taken down. Rebuilding of the castle began afterwards and more stately accom-modation replaced the medieval fortification. And so ... ...

• Word Count: 1860
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... Catholics at Drogheda and Wexford and forced the resettlement of thousands that had lost their homes during the struggle. By 1691, with victory of Protestant English King William III over the Catholic forces of James II, Protestant control in Ireland was complete. Catholics suffered greatly in the subsequent period of British occupation, enduring laws that prevented them from bearing arms, holding office ... ...

• Word Count: 2432
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: Undergraduate