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Emerald Chronicle
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Explore Ireland's history, myths, and folklore through captivating stories and timeless legends.
Bernadette Devlin: The Firebrand of Civil Rights
Bernadette Devlin, the firebrand of civil rights, is a name synonymous with the tumultuous history of Northern Ireland. Born in 1947, Devlin was a passionate advocate for Irish unity and an outspoken critic of British rule in Northern Ireland. Her fiery spirit and unwavering dedication to the cause of Irish independence made her a thorn in the side of the British government and a hero to many in Ireland and beyond. From her early days as a student activist in Dublin to her later years as a member of the Irish Parliament, Devlin's life was marked by her unrelenting commitment to the struggle for Irish freedom. Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Bernadette Devlin, a true icon ...
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The Mysterious Moving Statues of Ireland: Miracle or Mass Hysteria?
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In the summer of 1985, Ireland was captivated by a mysterious and extraordinary phenomenon: statues of the Virgin Mary were said to move. From the small village of Ballinspittle to towns across the country, reports of swaying, glowing, and even weeping statues drew thousands of people to grottos and churchyards, seeking a glimpse of the miraculous. For some, these events were a divine sign, a m...
The Fascinating Myths, Legends & History of Ireland || Emerald Chronicle
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The Fascinating Myths, Legends & History of Ireland || Emerald Chronicle Explore the captivating world of Irish mythology and uncover the fascinating myths, legends, and history of the Emerald Isle. From the mystical powers of the druids to the enchanting tales of Celtic heroes, this video delves into the rich cultural heritage of Ireland. Discover the ancient Celtic customs, rituals, and symbo...
Henry Ireton: Savior of Order or Scourge of Ireland?
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Join us as we delve into the complex and tumultuous world of 17th-century British politics, where one man's actions sparked a maelstrom of conflict and upheaval in Ireland. Henry Ireton, a prominent figure in the English Civil War, is often remembered as a champion of order and stability, but was he truly a savior or a scourge to the people of Ireland? In this video, we'll explore Ireton's role...
The Anglo-Normans: Ireland's Unlikely Architects || Emerald Chronicle
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The Anglo-Normans: Ireland's Unlikely Architects || Emerald Chronicle Join us on a fascinating journey through the Emerald Isle's rich cultural heritage as we explore the unlikely architects of Ireland's complex history - the Anglo-Normans. From the early medieval period to the Home Rule Movement, these Norman invaders played a pivotal role in shaping the country's cultural identity and nationa...
Meet the Irish Hero Who Changed History Forever
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Join us on a fascinating journey to uncover the incredible story of an Irish hero who left an indelible mark on history. Delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Celts, where the Tuatha Dé Danann and Celtic roots run deep. Discover the significance of brassica culture and how it shaped the lives of our ancestors. Explore the mystical world of Celtic spirituality, festivals, and traditions t...
The Rise and Fall of Cromwell: A Legacy of Conflict & Conquest
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Explore the tumultuous life of Oliver Cromwell, a figure shrouded in controversy, as we delve into the rise and fall of his regime. From the Drogheda context to the Wexford resistance, Cromwell's campaign left an indelible mark on Irish history, perpetuating a legacy of conflict, conquest, and cultural resilience. His rule was marked by colonial struggles, trauma, and atrocities, leaving behind...
The Shocking Truth About Cú Chulainn Nobody Tells You
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Delve into the captivating world of Celtic heroes and uncover the shocking truth about Cú Chulainn, the mythical warrior from Irish mythology. This legendary tale is steeped in folklore magic and heroic armor, revealing the epic stories of the Ulster Cycle. Explore the Celtic traditions and mythos that shaped this iconic figure, and discover the little-known facts and secrets surrounding his he...
The Surprising Truth About Ireland's Constitution Nobody Tells You
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Join us on a fascinating journey as we delve into the untold stories and surprising truths about Ireland's Constitution, a document that has shaped the country's democratic principles, government structure, and cultural identity. In this video, we'll explore the historical context and legal frameworks that underpin the Irish Constitution, separating fact from myth and shedding light on the lega...
The Secrets of Irish Folklore Myths Everyone Should Know
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Delve into the enchanting world of Irish folklore, where mythical creatures and mysterious legends await. In this captivating video, we'll unravel the secrets of Celtic mythology, exploring the fascinating stories and fairy tales that have been passed down through generations. From the haunting wails of the banshee to the mystical powers of the Celtic gods, we'll delve into the rich cultural he...
The Forgotten Massacre of Irish Catholics
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Uncover the dark legacy of the 1641 massacre of Irish Catholics, a pivotal moment in Celtic identity and cultural impact. This historical tragedy, often overshadowed by other colonial conflicts, had a profound effect on the sectarian conflict and religious turmoil that would shape the spirit of Magee and Ulster for centuries to come. Delve into the forgotten tales of massacre memories, local le...
How One Man Committed Genocide Against An Entire Nation
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This documentary explores one of the darkest periods in Irish history, the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland from 1649 to 1653. Oliver Cromwell's campaign was marked by brutal violence, displacement, and cultural genocide, leaving a lasting legacy of trauma and oppression on the Irish people. The Cromwellian era was a time of great upheaval, as English colonial forces sought to assert their domin...
The Land League: Ireland's Fight for Freedom
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Explore the fascinating story of the Land League, a pivotal moment in Ireland's fight for freedom and social justice in the 19th century. This video delves into the world of agrarian politics, cultural heritage, and economic equality, highlighting the struggles of rural Ireland and the tenant farming community. Learn about the National Land League, founded by Michael Davitt, and its impact on t...
The Night Ireland Was Blown Off The Map
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On the night of January 6, 1839, a devastating cyclone swept across Ireland, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The storm, known as the Night of the Big Wind, remains one of the most catastrophic weather events in Irish history, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. In this video, we explore the impact of the storm on rural Ireland, and how coastal communities ca...
The Road to Independence: A Revolutionary Journey
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Join us on "The Road to Independence: A Revolutionary Journey" as we delve into the profound impact of activism movements and cultural heritage on the quest for a united Ireland. From the Dublin riots to the Belfast conflict, we explore the struggles and triumphs of the Emerald Isle's journey towards peaceful unity. Discover the significance of cultural identity and the role of revolutionary le...
The Great Irish Depression: A Catastrophe for a Nation
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The Great Irish Depression: A Catastrophe for a Nation
The Scandal that Rocked Ireland: Parnell's Rise and Fall
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The Scandal that Rocked Ireland: Parnell's Rise and Fall
Sean South: The Irish Rebel Who Inspired a Generation
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Sean South: The Irish Rebel Who Inspired a Generation
Ireland’s Commitment to Palestine: A Lesson in Humanity
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Ireland’s Commitment to Palestine: A Lesson in Humanity
The Most Insane War Ever (Cattle Raid of Cooley)
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The Most Insane War Ever (Cattle Raid of Cooley)
The Irish Boycott That Changed Limerick Forever
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The Irish Boycott That Changed Limerick Forever
The Five Kingdoms of Ancient Ireland Explained
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The Five Kingdoms of Ancient Ireland Explained
What Do Irish Death Customs Reveal About Life and the Afterlife?
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What Do Irish Death Customs Reveal About Life and the Afterlife?
The Disturbing Truth Behind Angela's Ashes
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The Disturbing Truth Behind Angela's Ashes
How Ireland Inspired the Dracula Legend
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How Ireland Inspired the Dracula Legend
Did the Celts Shape Ireland's Identity or Just Settle for Conquest?
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Did the Celts Shape Ireland's Identity or Just Settle for Conquest?
The Haunting Beauty of Sinead O'Connor's Danny Boy
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The Haunting Beauty of Sinead O'Connor's Danny Boy
The Tragic History Behind Ireland’s Most Famous Rebel Song
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The Tragic History Behind Ireland’s Most Famous Rebel Song
The Unlikely Bond Between Ireland and Palestine
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The Unlikely Bond Between Ireland and Palestine
A brave articulate warrior .
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My mother God bless her is 92 years old, her grandmother told her about the night of the big wind. The 5th of January was so still that you could hear people talking in the next farm. Many small children were put into skillets big cast iron pots and survived. One of there neighbour's children was found some distance from the house in one of these boiling pots.
Eowyn was a slight breeze compared to the Night of the Big Wind. Was outside before Eowyn waiting for the dead calm as was before the Big Wind but it wasn't calm. The Big Wind hit every part of Ireland which shows how really Big it was
I’ll never forget that night. I was in Limerick my cottage got obliterated
Sounds like Limerick got a little too much “air time” that night. Glad you’re still standing!
@ yeah storm Éowen not nearly as bad thank god
Yes and this before "global warming" . The ice sheet in the artic is at its largest for years according to scientists. This little storm we had last night is I'm sure "due to global warming". But don't worry the government has it covered.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's important to have these discussions about climate and weather patterns, as they impact us all.
Yes and nothing about climate change 😢😢
Climate change? More like climate "change your plans because everything's blown away!"
Sounds like the genocidal maniac his father in law was. A classic example of organized religion being a bane to humanity since day one..
Poor Ireland 😢☘️
It was definitely a wild night for Ireland, but the spirit of the Irish is unbreakable!
Look what the woke politicians have done,hope they get their comeuppance
Are you getting hit by Éowyn? If so, stay safe! Been through several hurricanes in FL
Comeuppance? More like a "come-what-the-heck-just-happened"!
This is a lie
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Engaging with different opinions helps us all learn more about history.
Extremely painful sorrow in irelands soul. Today ZERO sovereignty and a woke joke.
"Was it for this the Wild Geese spread the grey wing on every tide ..."
Thank you for sharing your perspective! History can evoke a lot of emotions, and it’s important to acknowledge the pain that comes with it.
This is a catholic apologist…my own bf who works for a diocese could not even read it - that close-minded. I hosted BOTH brothers - and this is a shameful screed against them and their lived experiences. Shut your festering gob Harris.
This a liar.
How could you leave out the Millmount Tower in Drogheda, where over 2,500 men, women, and children were slaughtered on Sept 11th, 1649, where they had come for shelter.
We are actually doing a special on this and will share it shortly. I think it is too major an event to be part of a video and deserves to have its own focused video.
I feel the spirits in my soul bastards, bastards, bastards, Who's God not the ancient Irish ones for sure 💚😇
It sounds like you’re feeling quite passionate about this topic! The complexities of history can definitely stir up strong emotions.
English-leaning "history".
First time ever we have been accused of that.
My grandfather was the compositer and fellow printer of the original 1916 Irish proclamation 🇮🇪
Amazing. What a great family member to have.
He Was An Irishman Not A Crime And Never Was Never Will be Up the Rebels
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s important to celebrate those who have made significant changes in history, especially from such rich cultural backgrounds.
What is Controversial And Not Wanting English Rule in Ireland? O'Byrne Is A Irish Rebel Hero Fuck The English Empire Rest in Peace 🙏 Mr O'Byrne Wicklow ABU Irish Rule In Ireland Soon 🙏🤞 Peacefully Democratically You Never Beat the Irish 👍
Fantastic.🇦🇺❤️🇮🇪
Many thanks
A very interesting interview. The AI Photoes make me smile, especially the ones with Rugby players having two Rugby balls on the field of play,that's a strange one.
The 1937 constitution was written to copperfasten the Catholic church hold over the population .
Are these AI generated images?
Some are yes. Not all and videos are not AI generated. We like to blend AI in the absense of historical images or in respect of copyright laws.
And England responded by reducing the population you know like the American Indians or people in concentration camps whether Dutch speaking Boers in South Africa or the avalanche of minorities in the old Soviet Union or for that matter Gaza (they murdered everyone). Same old story the only difference is what the dead looled like and thats no difference at all
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! History is full of difficult truths, and it's crucial to acknowledge them as we learn and grow from the past.
Yes a true hero, where is the pride in our nation and culture now???
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's vital to celebrate our culture and history, and I'm glad this video resonated with you.
Our rebels are our heroes. Wicklow man here.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's amazing to see how our heroes resonate with so many, especially from places like Wicklow!
Great video. That's 3 now. I've won the Irish history lottery.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
The puzzle is that the City of Dublin was part of the pale, which was a district in the island of Ireland tha observed English laws and customs. Fiach McHugh O'Byrne was a Gaelic Chieftain who ruled over the interior of what is now Co. Wicklow. These people frequently raided Dublin and surrounding lowland areas, leading to the Dublin symbol on its city crest of three burning castles. The Irish Ballad "Follow me up to Carlow" outlines the battle of Glenmalure and its place in Irish history.
I love Irish history.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
I really appreciate your detailed comment! It’s always great to hear from viewers who know their history and can add depth to the discussion.
How can he be a rebel in his own country?
Exactly!
Great question! Sometimes, being a rebel means challenging the status quo in your own country to bring about positive change.
A rebel against foreign insurgency. Can’t see the issue. There were many.
There is a county in Ireland co.cork its called rebel country.
A rebel is a hero. Erin Go Bragh
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! The spirit of rebellion is definitely a huge part of Irish history. Erin Go Bragh indeed!
he wae a( HERO) where are the irish for the FUTURE ?.
I'm a Byrne of wicklow ,just need to find a irish wife and breed😅
Thank you for your comment! It's important to reflect on our heroes while also looking ahead to the bright future that awaits.
I knew kids who lived the same rough life. Alcoholic mum, no dad, no hope, shared beds with no bedclothes and dad long gone. They burned their furniture to keep warm. They lived next but one to me ...but this was 1970s england. My mum was a single mum but had standards about raising kids and drinking. I think FMCourt loved Limerick. Same as i loved my sink estate. Not without reservation.
It's heartbreaking to hear that so many people share similar experiences. It really puts into perspective the resilience of those who come from tough backgrounds. Thank you for sharing your story!
A bit of balance here. The Papacy under the Jesuits (the darkest / cultist rump end of the Roman Empire) went full bore against all who wanted to read the direct Word of Christ in their own language and without an intermediary and additional political / cultist interpretation. For this, they were tortured and murdered in their many thousands. There was an overly harsh and equally satanic backlash to this via supporters of the direct unadulterated Word of Christ. Both sides at their highest and most cultist levels acted in a non Christian manner. Normal Christians of Catholic and Protestant persuasions suffered all over NW/NE Europe. Many English and Scottish Catholics and Protestants too. It wasn’t only Irish Catholics who suffered. Moreover, it wasn’t only Irish peasants and workers who suffered under the Masonic ruling classes of empire. Also English and other peasants/workers suffered terribly. Abuse by the upper classes / clergy was rife and especially before the time of the Reformation / Bill of Rights (pushed through by normal working people after the Reformation was secured). Incidentally, today there is a Jesuit Pope and the Irish people and many other people are already suffering again terribly as a result. Defend the Reformation - in a Christian way.
FAILED !!!! Genocide of Irish Catholics. WE'RE STILL HERE !!!!
It's true, the resilience of the Irish people is truly remarkable. History may be dark, but the spirit of survival shines through!
Richard Harris was a bitter man! My father also grew up in Limerick at that time and said the poverty there was exactly as described by Mc Court. Harris was an alcoholic and a nasty man.
it was looting and murder, lets call a spade a spade... why is it if i were to kill someone im a murderer.. cromwell killed thousands and the british call it conquest ....the british raped ,murdered ,looted and pillaged this country ( ireland )
All debts were paid when the Anglo-Irish created the Irish State
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! The dynamics of debt and statehood are definitely fascinating topics to explore further.
Cu Chulainn wasn’t from Ulster that’s why the cruse didn’t work
That's an interesting perspective! Cú Chulainn's story is filled with complexities, and it's fascinating how different interpretations can arise.
Cromwell was Norse or Norman. They did the same things to the English under different pretexts in 1066, and during the Wars of the Roses, among other examples.
Thank you for sharing your insights! It's always great to hear different viewpoints on such a complex historical topic.
so the ? would be which side of the English revolution was Norman, and did they win or lose? Am Canadian with no skin in the game, this would explain a couple of things for me at least...
@@MarcDufresneosorusrex The Normans won. Basically the royals, at least to an extent, descend from the Normans who occupy England to this day, despite the fact they're usually spoken about in past tense. The Normans became the royal family basically. Cromwell was one of the elites. Just as evil.
Between 40-50% of the 17th Century native Irish population died as a result of Cromwell's invasion of Ireland. Think about that! The population of 1.5 - 2 million Irish existed on the island in 1649 and for the next decade Cromwellian policies killed half of the island's native population. HALF! Genocide.
Thank you for sharing those statistics! It’s important to recognize the impact of such events and keep the conversation going about history.
Cromwell is a legend in England, and much loved.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! It's always great to hear different viewpoints on such a complex historical figure.
Cromwell was so hated in England that in August after his death a Maypole that still calle May Fair
Thank you for your insightful comment! It’s always intriguing to see how historical figures influence modern traditions.
I haven't read the Constitution. I understand that must have presented difficulties given the history of discrimination and a wish to express the shared values of Irish culture, including religion and state concerns. I like the provisions relating to family life, a bulwark against creeping wokism exemplified in last years Referendum.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s always refreshing to see someone engage deeply with such important topics.
Protestantism😢
Thanks for your comment! It’s always interesting to hear different perspectives on such a significant historical event.
I stand with Frank McCourt.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Frank's journey is truly inspiring, and it's wonderful to see others standing with him.
Cromwell is as bad as Stalin or Hitler.
I appreciate your perspective! It’s important to discuss and reflect on historical figures and their legacies, even when they’re as complex as Cromwell.
The devil reincarnated
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's important to acknowledge the different perspectives on historical figures like Cromwell.
Galway novelist Walter Maken wrote "Seek the fair land" portraying events during the Cromwellian invasion in which Irish peasants were hunted down to be sold as slaves to English colonies in Barbados and other Caribbean islands. It is estimated that a greater percentage of people died in this time than in the the Great Hunger 200 years later. Cromwell is regarded as a bogey figure in irish history and a major cause of Anglophobia in Ireland, even to this day.
Thank you for sharing that insight! It's important to remember the historical context of events like the Cromwellian invasion and their lasting impact on Ireland and its people.
These dates correlate Resettlement of the Jews in England · 1649 to 1654: First steps towards resettlement · 1655 and 1656: Informal resettlement achieved. I imagine they came from Holland the other slavers The Dutch East India company. The after the Battle of Waterloo in true Ashkenazi style Lord Rothschild raped the city of London for Penny’s in the £. Read your history all is not what it seems. Not much different than what’s going on in Palestine.
It’s fascinating to see how historical events interconnect. The resettlement of different communities often parallels significant political shifts. Thanks for sharing this perspective!
It didn’t. Still have to suffer the most sinister/evil Jesuit side of Rome. However, now everyone also has to. The Reformation had a lot going for it.
Thanks for sharing your perspective! The historical context of Ireland's Constitution is certainly complex and layered with various influences.