The Battle of the Boyne

Ireland between William of Orange and James II in July 1690. It was the last time two crowned kings of England, Scotland and Ireland faced each other on the battlefield. William of Orange won a ...
RTÉ Ireland

Ceremony honours those who fought in the Battle of Somme marking anniversary

A Ceremony of Remembrance has taken place in Dublin to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Somme and recognising all ...

Ceremony to remember Irish war dead reflects on shared suffering of Battle of the Somme

The 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme has been remembered with a theme of common suffering across the island of ...
Irish Central

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre to host a series of historic tours

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced a series of living history tours at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, in Oldbridge, Co. Meath this summer. History buffs, military enthusiasts and ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Social Network Analysis Weighs in on Debate Surrounding One of Ireland’s Most Famous Battles

In 1014, the famous high king of all Ireland and founder of the O’Brien dynasty, Brian Boru— Brian of Béal Bóraimhe Bóraimhe, near Killaloe in Co Clare —fought Viking forces that controlled Leinster ...