Ireland — Irelander, n. /uyeur leuhnd/, n. 1. John, 1838 1918, U.S. Roman Catholic clergyman and social reformer, born in Ireland: archbishop of St. Paul, Minn., 1888 1918. 2. Also called Emerald Isle. Latin, Hibernia. a large western island of the British … Universalium
Monarchy of Ireland — A monarchical polity has existed in Ireland during three periods of its history, finally ending in 1801. The designation King of Ireland (Irish: Rí na hÉireann) and Queen (regnant) of Ireland was used during these periods. Since 1949, the only… … Wikipedia
Penal Laws (Ireland) — The Penal Laws in Ireland ( ga. Na Péindlíthe) refers to a series of laws imposed under British rule that sought to discriminate against Roman Catholics and Protestant dissenters in favour of the established Church of Ireland. [ T. A. Jackson,… … Wikipedia
Republic of Ireland — This article is about the sovereign state. For the island, see Ireland. For other uses, see Republic of Ireland (disambiguation). Ireland[a] Éire (Irish) … Wikipedia
Kingdom of Ireland — Infobox Former Country native name = Ríocht na hÉireann conventional long name = Kingdom of Ireland common name = Ireland continent = Europe region = Europe country = Ireland year start = 1541 year end = 1801 life span = 1541 – 1651 1659 – 1801… … Wikipedia
Francis Willoughby (1547-1596) — Sir Francis Willoughby (1547 ndash; 1596) was an industrialist and coalowner, who built Wollaton Hall in Nottinghamshire. He was the son of Henry Willoughby, a Dorset landowner and Anne, daughter of Thomas Grey, Marquess of Dorset. Henry had… … Wikipedia
List of years in Ireland — This is a list of years in Ireland. See also the timeline of Irish history. For only articles about years in Ireland that have been written, see . Twenty first century :2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Twentieth century :2000 1999 1998… … Wikipedia
Bishop of Raphoe (Church of Ireland) — Raphoe is a diocese in north west Ulster, Ireland corresponding to County Donegal. It is suffragan to the archdiocese of Armagh. The late medieval cathedral in Raphoe is dedicated to St. Eunan. There is a ruined bishop s palace.Bishops to the… … Wikipedia
1618 in Ireland — EventsBirths*Thomas Blood, soldier, tried to steal the Crown Jewels of England from the Tower of London in 1671 (d.1680).Deaths*Richard Stanyhurst, translator, poet and historian (b.1547) … Wikipedia
Janca — It could reasonably be argued that this is the most famous name and surname of the Christian World. It was recorded from the 12th century a.d. onwards in every European country, and in a vast range of spellings, of which there are believed to be… … Surnames reference