Irish History and Mythology Fundamentals

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Course Outline

  1. Geography and political divisions of Ireland and Northern Ireland
  2. Irish mythology: The Otherworld and Celtic mythological cycles
  3. Pre-Christian Irish gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes
  4. English conquest of Ireland: Anglicization and plantation policies under Tudor rule
  5. Religious and political conflicts under James II and William of Orange
  6. The Protestant Ascendancy and governance of 18th century Ireland
  7. Penal Laws and legal restrictions on Catholics and Presbyterians in Ireland
  8. Irish Parliament subordination, trade restrictions, and the Irish Patriot movement

1. Geography and political divisions of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Protestants: Members of Christian denominations who settled in Ireland during the plantations, often from England and Scotland, and who were distinct from the native Irish Catholic population.
  • Presbyterians: A Protestant group among the settlers in Ireland, particularly from Scotland, characterized by a church governance system led by elders.
  • Protestant ascendency: ➒ These changes
  • Henry VIII: King of England who initiated the English Reformation, leading to the establishment of the Church of England and separation from the Catholic Church.
  • British Isles: 1 Geography Great Britain = England, Wales, Scotland United Kingdom

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1. What was a key characteristic of the Anglicization policy under Tudor rule in Ireland?

2. Who was William of Orange in the context of the conflicts under James II?

3. What is Tir na nOg in Irish mythology?

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Ireland's divisions β€” main regions?

Four provinces: Ulster, Leinster, Connacht, Munster.

Irish mythology β€” key realm?

The Otherworld, Tir na nOg.

Pre-Christian Irish gods β€” example?

The Dagda, Morrigan, Brigid.

English conquest β€” policy?

Anglicization and plantation policies.

James II β€” conflict?

Promoted Catholicism, opposed by Protestants.

Protestant Ascendancy β€” meaning?

Dominance of Anglican elite in Ireland.

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