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Ireland Geography, Topography, and a Political Perspective There are four provinces in Ireland: Connacht (western Ireland), Munster (southern Ireland), Leinster (eastern Ireland), and Ulster (Northern Ireland). The Republic of Ireland is comprised of the provinces of Connacht, Munster, and Leinster; the province of Ulster is referred to as Northern Ireland and is under Britain’s jurisdiction. Northern and Southern Ireland are differentiated not only by geographical differences, but also by political

Here stood a village, an ordinary village, consisting of farms, markets, wells, and a fair amount of houses for its population. It is the Thorpes village. It has everything any other village has, but it is very small, both in size in population. This is strange due to its age, as it’s one of the oldest villages in the area. It has always remained small and always will be due to a savage tradition made by the village’s founder, Amund Thorpes. The tradition states as follows: ‘No two people shall share

Comparison between Woman Work and Overheard in County Sligo Woman Work and overheard in County Sligo are both poems which give us an image of the role of woman in the past, and how she contributed to society Through reading both these poems, it is apparent that both of the poets’ backgrounds have influenced the poems. In the past, women were not considered important in society, and their efforts were not valued, not even by woman herself. Women were expected to stay at home, and become housewives

In this essay where I am going to discuss the similaritys and differences between two poems. "Woman Work" written by Maya Angelou, which is about a woman who works all the time and just wants to rest. The second poem is called "overheard in County Sigo" written by Gillian Clarke which is about a married woman having a conversation with her friend about her life and looking back at what her ambitions were. <br> <br>"Woman Work" is a regular 5 stanza, rhyming poem, It is set in southern USA. We know

the enchanting king of Lagin and has this magical hound that was the protector of Lagin and his fame grew so large that everyone in the different lands would love to have. This prestige’s hound goes by the name of Ailbhe and the men of Ulster and Connacht both want Ailbhe for themselves. Both participants decide to show up on the same day ‘unknowingly’ to Macc Da, but little did they know that Macc actually knew they were both coming. Since Macc Da is a trickster, when he heard a knock on the door

Clonmacnoise is one of the most important medieval ecclesiastical sites of Ireland, located in the county of Offaly, between Meath and Connacht. Back to its time of grandeur around the ninth and twelfth century, that place was one of the main crossroads. Besides, this complex is also known for its high crosses. Although Clonmacnoise grew to full splendor for centuries, it decayed due to historic events. This essay is briefly focused on its archaeological and historical background, paying special

Many people today can associate with the classic tale of leprechauns and a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. This tale is a recurring myth within the realm of Celtic mythology. Celtic mythology was an integral part of ancient history throughout the British Isles especially Ireland. Authors of this magnificent form of literature have created stories that were based on the events of that time period and their works have transcended to future generations up until today. Overall, Celtic mythology

both politically and linguistically, some of which drew similarities from one another, however, there are others which differed significantly. The country of Ireland is built on four certain provinces, consisting of Ulaid, Leinster, Munster and Connacht. All of which underwent political and linguistic developments throughout this four-hundred-year period. Developments can be seen in a variety of mediums highlighted through historical texts, poetry, religion, material culture and place names. Historical

The spark that ignited Maguire’s discontent into open rebellion was the appointment and ensuing depredations of Captain Humphrey Willis. This was the same Willis, who had previously been driven out of Donegal by Hugh Roe O’Donnell in February 1592. He was appointed sheriff in the spring of 1593 and quickly re-established his pattern of raiding and spoiling that was familiar to the inhabitants of Tirconnell the previous year. Willis had no legal reason for spoiling Maguire’s lordship, and the authorities

and New English to finally set the rising in motion. Religion was still one of the main issues tearing the country apart. Thomas Wentworth, the Earl of Strafford was appointed as Lord Deputy of Ireland when*** and set about rising taxes in order to make more money for the crown. Additionally, he brought in reforms on religious practices in an attempt to make the Church of Ireland identical to its English counterpart, the Church of England. “In consultation with Laud, [Strafford] set out to give the