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Illuminations: The Monastery at Clonmacnoise

Illuminations

The monastic way of life, which began in Egypt in the 3rd century, was introduced into Ireland by St. Patrick. He wrote of consecrating, “The sons and daughters of the leaders of the Irish are seen to be monks and virgins of Christ!” Monastic communities in the strict sense, involving vows, complete seclusion and discipline, owes its origins in Ireland to

Illuminations: The Hessians

The Hessians

Most history books refer to the Hessians as “mercenaries,” but the more correct term for them would be “auxiliaries.” Mercenaries served

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Puzzle: Ireland’s History to 1916

ACROSS 3 ____ na Gael was founded in New York. 1867 6 ______ na mBan was founded. 1914 11 ______ Stewart Parnell became MP for Meath. 1875 12 The Gaelic […]