Finally created my monthly blog’s newsletter on ancient #Irishhistory and #IrishMythology you can signup here: https://t.co/2zjSrqX86z

#EarlyIrishChristianity #IrishHistory Who was St Columba? Missionary, Monk, and Legend of Iona

#IrishHistory #AncientIreland North Antrim Historical Sites: Interactive Map

Distribution Of Prehistoric Forts in Ireland Credit: @NIPilgrim More about them: https://t.co/HS7g5jXAiH

Distribution Of Prehistoric Forts in Ireland Credit: @NIPilgrim More about them: https://t.co/HS7g5jXAiH

Historical fantasy map of the iconic Dunseverick Castle from the north coast of Ireland - my latest creation #mapmonday #ireland #HistoryMatters https://t.co/WL34KS1ydW

I’ve started creating historical fantasy maps of significant Irish sites - this is of Audley Castle in Co Down - https://t.co/WL34KS1ydW #mapmonday

Been playing with National Monument Service (Ireland) and Open Data (Northern Ireland) to produce a few maps visualising megalithic sites across Ireland. Notice anything? For more see my post on megaliths here: https://t.co/plvEmM4AKC #tombtuesday

Did you know that there are over 1,500 megalithic monuments in Ireland today - some built more than 6,000 years ago—older than the Egyptian pyramids. I've pulled together a short guide to understand the various types: 🔗 https://t.co/plvEmM42V4

Silver coin (siliqua) showing bust of Constantis II. Minted in Lyon 360-361AD. Discovered in Coleraine, Northern Ireland #FindsFriday Image/Description credit @britishmuseum

Late Bronze Age small gold penannular ring. Found in Ireland. Produced 1150-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description credit @britishmuseum

Of the 400 Irish deities, 12 gods stand out in particular for their symbolism and significance https://t.co/1SxS1Uw5uq #mythologyMonday

Late Bronze Age Gold sleeve fastener. The crescent-shaped body is decorated with longitudinal incised grooves on the outer surface. Discovered in Ireland. 1150-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description credit @britishmuseum

I've always struggled to understand the different types of Irish megaliths, so I've created this guide - mainly for myself - on stone circles, types of tombs, cists and so on #tombtuesday https://t.co/JzTkbHuDK0

29 June 1315 – Edward Bruce Attacks Dundalk #OTD #IrishHistory As part of his campaign in Ireland, Edward Bruce and his Scots-Irish allies attacked and largely destroyed the town of Dundalk on 29 June 1315, massacring much of its population.

Sheet-bronze bucket, vessel created by riveting together three carefully shaped sheets of bronze. 950-750BC Dowris, Offaly Ireland #FindsFriday Image/Description credit @britishmuseum

Late Bronze Age gold plated penannular ring with copper alloy core. Found in Ireland. Produced 1150-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description credit @britishmuseum

18 June 1542 – Crown of Ireland Act Enacted #OTD #IrishHistory The Irish Parliament in Dublin passed the Crown of Ireland Act on 18 June 1542, elevating the Lordship of Ireland to a full kingdom and making Henry VIII its first king.

Late Bronze Age Gold dress fastener. Penannular ornament with a broad curving form ending in very large expanded terminals. Found in Ireland. 1000BC-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description @britishmuseum

11 June 1534 – Silken Thomas’s Rebellion Begins #OTD #IrishHistory On 11 June 1534, Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare (“Silken Thomas”), publicly renounced his allegiance to King Henry VIII in Dublin, marking the start of his ill-fated rebellion against English rule.

Newgrange vs. the Pyramids: What’s older: the pyramids or Ireland’s Newgrange tomb? Newgrange was built ~5,000 years ago – centuries before Giza ! Subscribe now to get the next issue early: https://t.co/3BxqbYopvX #tombtuesday