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Knockdrin Castle, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland

Knockdrin Castle A splendid eighteenth century Gothic Revival Castle majestically positioned within a rolling parkland estate of some 500 acres[…]

Late-Georgian Country Home A splendid late-Georgian country home, enjoying a majestic position within delightful gardens, as the centrepiece of a[…]

Country Home An exquisite late 19th-century country home, privately positioned within glorious parkland, on the banks of the River Shannon,[…]

Battle of the Boyne Here is the story William’s victory over James at the Battle of Boyne Credit to[…]

Siege of Derry The Siege of Derry. King James’ attempt to take the city. Presented by Gerry Anderson Credit[…]

Conquest of Ireland Includes O’Neill’s campaign against Elizabethan soldiers through to the “Flight of the Earls” Credit to :[…]

Norman Invasion of Ireland Irish History for Schools. Charts Gaelic life at the time of the Norman invasion as well[…]

The Background to Normand Invasions Irish History for Schools. Background to Norman Invasion of England and Ireland. Credit to[…]

Coill Dubh from the Air The town was established in 1952 on the townland of Blackwood (“Coill Dubh” is an[…]

Carbury Castle , Co Kildare – Ireland The motte on the hill was probably built by Meiler FitzHenry. The central[…]