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Ireland

by Lawless, Emily, 1845-1913

Published 1912

 

Ireland

by Home, Beatrice

Published 1914

 

History of Ireland 

Volume 2

by D'Alton, Edward Alfred, 1860-

Published 1906

 

The history of Ireland 

Volumes 1,2,3,4

by Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852

Published 1835

 

 

History of the Church of Ireland 

Volumes 1,2

by Mant, Richard, Bishop of Down, Connor, and Dromore, 1776-1848

Published 1840

 

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

 

v. 1. From the Reformation to the Revolution; with a preliminary survey from the Papal usurpation, in the twelfth century, to its legal abolition in the sixteenth.—

v. 2. From the Revolution to the union of the Churches of England and Ireland, January 1, 1801; with a catalogue of the archbishops and bishops continued to November, 1840; and a notice of the alterations made in the hierarchy the Act of 3 and 4 William IV, chap. 37

 

History of Ireland 

Volumes 1,2

by O'Grady, Standish, 1846-1928

Published 1878 

 

Antiquities

v. 1. The heroic period--

v. 2. Cuculain and his contemporaries

Ireland : the people's history of Ireland 

Volumes 1,2

by Finerty, John F. (John Frederick), 1846-1908

Published 1907

 

Legendary history of Ireland

by Tachet de Barneval, L

Published 1857

 

Ecclesiastical history of Ireland

by Walsh, Thomas, Rev; Conyngham, David Power, 1840-1883

Published 1898, 1885

 

History of Magherafelt, Ireland

by Maitland, W. H

Published 1916

 

A history of the Protestant reformation in England and Ireland

by Cobbett, William, 1763-1835; Gasquet, Francis Aidan, 1846-1929

Published 1800s

 

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I. — Introduction i

CHAPTER II. — Henry VIII. — The Divorce.

Origin of the Catholic Church — History of the Church, in England, down to the time of the "Reformation" — Monasteries and Monks — Beginning of the "Reformation" by King Henry VIII. 21

CHAPTER III. — Henry VIII. — The Royal Supremacy.

Resistance to the King's measures — Effects of abolishing the Pope's supremacy — Death of Sir Thomas More and Bishop Fisher — Horrible murders of Catholics — Luther and the new religion — Burning of Catholics and Protestants at the same fire — Execrable conduct of Cranmer — The title "Defender of the Faith" 50

CHAPTER IV. — Henry VIII. — (continued).

Tyranny of Henry VIII. — Butchery of the Countess of Salisbury — Plunder — Celibacy of the Clergy — Comments upon the Bishops of Winchester — Hume's charges against the Monks, and Bishop Tanner's answer 76

CHAPTER V. — Henry VIII. — The Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Authorities relating to the effects of monastic institutions — The great utility of monasteries and the political wisdom in which they were founded — The appointment of Thomas Cromwell as royal vice-gerent — His proceedings in the work of plunder and devastation — The first Act of Parliament for the suppression of the monasteries 102

CHAPTER VI. — Henry VIII. — (continued)

Confiscation of the monasteries — Base and cruel means of doing this — The sacking and defacing of the country — Breaking up of the tomb of Alfred the Great — The King's wives, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Howard — Death of Thomas Cromwell — Death of Henry VIIL 123

CHAPTER VII. — Edward VI.

Edward VI. — The will of Henry VIII. — Perjury of the executors — The new Church, "by law established Robbery of the churches — Insurrections of the people — Treason of Cranmer and his associates — Death of the King

CHAPTER VIII. — Mary.

Accession of Queen Mary — Her mild and benevolent laws — The nation reconciled to the Church — The Queen's great generosity and piety — Mary's marriage with Philip II. of Spain — The laws and conduct against heretics — Fox's "Martyrs" 180

CHAPTER IX. — Mary and Elizabeth.

Mary at war with France — Capture of Calais by the French — Death of Queen Mary — Remarks on her acts — Queen Elizabeth. A reason for her being Protestant — Her cruel and bloody laws relative to religion — Her perfidy towards France — The disgrace she brought upon her government and her country by this perfidy — Her base and perpetual surrender of Calais M 212

CHAPTER X. — Elizabeth — (continued).

The Massacre of Saint Bartholomew — A tail-piece to it: the projected marriage of Elizabeth with the Duke of Anjou — Elizabeth's favourites and ministers : Leicester, Cecil, Walsingham, Paulet — History and murder of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland

CHAPTER XI. — Elizabeth — (continued).

Hypocrisy of Elizabeth on the death of Mary Stuart — The Spanish Armada — Elizabeth's poor-laws and her barbarous treatment of Ireland — Elizabeth's "Inquisition" — Terrible persecution of the Catholics — Racks and tortures employed by the Queen's agents — The Queen's death 265

CHAPTER XII. — The Stuarts. pass

Accession of James I. — Continued persecution of Catholics — The Gunpowder Plot — A contrast between this and Protestant plots — Charles I., his accession ; the Puritan revolt ; his "Martyrdom" — Oliver Cromwell's accession to power — The Second or "thorough godly" Reformation — The Restoration of Charles.

II. — Various plots ascribed to Catholics — Ingratitude of the King towards them — Reign of James II. — His endeavours to introduce general toleration — His imprudence — William of Orange invited over to bring in the "glorious" Revolution 289

CHAPTER XIII. — The Charges against James II., and their Refutation.

The Third Reformation, the "glorious" Revolution — The Revolution bore hard on the Catholics — Charges preferred by Parliament against James II. — Comments upon these charges and the refutation of them — Remarks upon Sidney, Russell, and other Protestant patriots — The Habeas Corpus Act passed in the reign of James II. — The Settlement of the American Colonies 312

CHAPTER XIV. — Results of the Reformation.

Triumph of William III. in England and Ireland — The War with France a "no popery" war — The war led to the great increase of taxation — Hence the origin of the National Debt, of Banks and Stock -jobbing, and of the Excise — Strictures on Bishop Burnet — The Septennial Bill due, as its preamble says, to a "restless and popish faction" — Taxation lea to the American Revolution — Charges preferred by the Americans against George III. 332

CHAPTER XV. — Results of the Reformation — (continued).

The American Revolution the first cause of Catholic relief — Enumeration of the penal laws against Catholics, and remarks thereon — The first relaxation due to fear — The French Revolution was "Reformation" pushed to the fullest extent — The second relaxation due to fear — The Penal Code in 1826— Results of the "Reformation" on religion 354

CHAPTER XVI. — Impoverishment and Degradation of the People by the Reformation.

Former population, wealth, power, freedom, and happiness of England — Comparison with modern times — The progress of pauperism — Conclusion — Motives for writing the book

Notice. — Errata.

 

An authentic history of Ireland 

Volumes 1,2

by O'Carroll, John J.

Published December 1903

 

History of Ireland for schools

by Collier, William Francis

Published 1884

 

History of Methodism in Ireland

by Crookshank, C. H. (Charles Henry), 1836-1915

Published 1885

 

Methodism

v. 1. Wesley and his times.--

v. 2. The middle ages.--

v. 3 Modern development

 

An economic history of Ireland

by Chart, David Alfred, 1878-

Published 1920

 

The saints of Erin : legendary history of Ireland

by Tachet De Barneval, L

Published 1857

 

TABLE OF CHAPTERS

Chapter Page

To the Reader. 7

I. — Greek and Roman Traditions as to Ireland. 13

II. — Irish Traditions before Christianity. 17

III. — Christianity in Ireland before St. Patrick. 22

IV. — St. Patrick. 27

V. — St. Patrick’s Companions. 40

VI. — The Saints and the Princes. 45

VII. — The Saints and the People. 61

VIII. — St. Bridget. 67

IX. — The Saints and the Women. 74

X. — The Saints and the Women — (Continued.) 80

XI. — General State of Manners in Ireland, and the Influence of the Saints. 87

XII. — The Irish Church after St. Patrick. 104

XIII. — General View of the Monastic Movement in Ireland. 111

XIV. — Enda and Fanchea. 123

XV. — Columbkill. 128

XVI. — The Saints and the Poets. 138

XVII. — Prophecies and Visions. 145

XVIII. — St. Fursey. 156

XIX. — Labors op the Church. — Studies in Ireland. 173

XX. — Exterior Movement. — Travellers. 186.

XXI. — The Pilgrims. — The Story of Arculphus. 192

XXII. — The Pilgrims : An Irish Account. 199

XXIII. — St. Brendan’s Voyage. 210

XXIV. — Strangers in Ireland. 226

XXV. — Irish Masters abroad. 232

XXVI. — St. Columban. 246

XXVII. — The Irish Missionaries. 269

XXVIII. — The Irish Legend abroad. 286

XXIX. — Observation on the Irish Legend. 298

 

New Ireland

by Sullivan, A. M. (Alexander Martin), 1830-1884

Published 1878

 

Ireland under Elizabeth and James the First

by Morley, Henry, 1822-1894

Published 1890

 

Introduction.--A view of the state of Ireland ... By Edmund Spenser. 1597.--A discovery of the true cuases why Ireland was never entirely subdued ... until the beginning of His Majesty's happy reign. By Sir John Davies ... 1612.--A lettr from Sir John Davies ... to Robert, earl of Salisbury, touching the state of Managhan, Fermanagh, and Cavan ... 1607.--Plantation of Ulster: A letter from Sir John Davies ... 1610.--The Irish Parliament; Sir John Davies's speech... 1613.--A description of Ireland by Fynes Moryson... 1599 to 1603.--Appendix

Foras feasa ar Éirinn = The history of Ireland

by Keating, Geoffrey, 1570-1644; Comyn, David; Dinneen, P. S. (Patrick Stephen), 1860-1934

Published 1902

 

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

I. Containing the Introduction and the first book of the history. 1902 II. Containing the first book of the history from sect. XV to the end 1908 III. Containing the second book of the history 1908 IV. Containing the genealogies and synchronisms with an index which includes the elucidation of place names & annotations to text of vols. I. II. III. 1914

The history of landholding in Ireland

by Fisher, Joseph, the younger of Youghal

Published 1877

 

The history of banking in Ireland

by Gilbart, James William, 1794-1863

Published 1836

 

Ireland : its history, past and present, elucidated

by Campbell, James, Lt.-Col

Published 1847

 

A short history of Ireland from the earliest times to 1608

by Joyce, P. W. (Patrick Weston), 1827-1914

Published 1893

 

0pt. I. The manners, customs and institutions of the ancient Irish--pt. II. Ireland native rulers.--pt III. The period of the invasion.--pt IV. The period of insurrection, contiseation and plantation

Ireland, its scenery, character and history 

Volumes 3,6

by Hall, S.C. (Samuel Carter), 1800-1889; Hall, S. C., Mrs., 1800-1881

Published 1911

 

History of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

by Reid, James Seaton, 1798-1851; Killen, W. D. (William Dool), 1806-1902; Alexander, Samuel Davies, 1819- ed

Published 1860

 

History of land tenure in Ireland

by Montgomery, William Ernest

Published 1889

 

The history of Ireland; commencing with its earliest period, to the great expedition against Scotland in 1545

by Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852

Published 1843

 

Lectures on the History of Ireland

by Alexander George Richey

Published 1869

 

History of the viceroys of Ireland;

by Gilbert, J[ohn] T[homas], Sir, 1829-1898. [from old catalog]

Published 1865

 

History of all the abbeys, convents, churches, and other religious order in Ireland

by Villinova University

 

Young Ireland : a fragment of Irish history, 1840-45 / by the Hon. Sir Charles Gavan Duffy.

by Duffy, Charles Gavan, Sir, 1816-1903; Collins, James, approximately 1840-1916, former owner. IU-R

Published 1896

 

A history of Ireland, from its first settlement to the present time; including a particular account of its literature, music, architecture, and natural resources; 

 Volumes 1,2 (V1 No Kindle Version)

by Mooney, Thomas

Published 1845

 

An Essay on the Antient and Modern State of Ireland

by Brooke, Henry

 

Story of Ireland

by Sullivan, A. M. (Alexander Martin), 1830-1884

Published 1910

 

The journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 

Volumes 5,6,9,10,11,18,19,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,33,35,40,43

by Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland

Published 1849

 

Ireland -- Genealogy Periodicals

MLA international bibliography of books and articles on the modern languages and literatures (Complete edition)

Vols. for 1944- called: Vol. 74- reverting to consecutive numbering from the beginning of the first series: Kilkenny Archaeological Society. Transactions of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society. (Vols. for 1892-1943 therefore constituting v. 22-73)

Vols. 21 (1891)-40 (1910) (Includes index to Proceedings and papers of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland) 1 v.; Vols. 41 (1911)-60 (1930). 1 v

Essays relating to Ireland, biographical, historical and topographical

by Falkiner, C. Litton (Caesar Litton), 1863-1908; Ball, Francis Elrington

Published 1909

 

Memoir.--I. Studies in Irish biography: Spenser in Ireland. Sir John Davis. An illustrious cavalier. Archbishop Stone. Robert Emmet.--II. Illustrations of Irish topography: Dublin. Youghal. Kilkenny. Drogheda. Armagh. Galway.--III. Studies in Irish history: Irish parliamentary antiquities.--Appendices: A. The succession of the speakers of the Irish House of commons with biographical notices of the early speakers. B. List of the Lords spiritual and temporal in the Irish Parliament, 1568-69. C. John Hooker's Diary, or Journal, January 17 to February 23, 1568-69. Index

Ireland, 1494-1905

by Morris, William O'Connor, 1824-1904; Dunlop, Robert, 1861-1930

Published 1909

 

Ireland, 1798-1898

by Morris, William O'Connor, 1824-

Published 1898

 

Ireland under the Normans 

Volumes 2,3,4

by Orpen, Goddard Henry, 1852-1932

Published 1911

 

Ireland, the outpost

by Cole, Grenville A. J. (Grenville Arthur James), 1859-1924

Published 1919

 

A journey in Ireland

by Ewart, Wilfrid, 1892-1922

Published 1922

 

An illustrated history of Ireland from the earliest period;

by Cusack, Mary Francis, 1829-1899

Published 1868

 

The history of Ireland from the reformation to the union

by Hassencamp, Robert, 1848-1903; Robinson, E. A

Published 1888

 

A history of Ireland for schools, academies and colleges

by Nolan, Anna Marie

Published 1911

 

Pre-Christian Ireland

by Bourke, Ulick Joseph

Published 1887

 

Ireland, historic and picturesque

by Johnston, Charles, 1867-1931

Published 1902

 

A History of Ireland in the lives of Irishmen 

Volume 1

by Wills, James, 1790-1868

Published 1847

 

Strongbow's conquest of Ireland

by Barnard, Francis Pierrepont, 1854-1931

Published 1888

 

England's dealings with Ireland

by Watson, Robert Spence, 1837-1911

Published 1887

 

Ireland a nation

by Lynd, Robert, 1879-1949

Published 1920

 

Tracts relating to Ireland 

Volumes 1,2

by Irish Archaeological Society; Cormacan, mac Maoilbrighde, called Cormacan Ecces

Published 1841


The annals of Ireland

by Butler, Richard, 1794-1862; Irish Archaeological Society; Clyn, John; Dowling, Thaddaeus

Published 1849

 

A history of Ireland in the eighteenth century 

Volumes 1,2,3,4

by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole, 1838-1903

Published 1892

 

The history of Ireland to the coming of Henry II

by Ua Clerigh, Arthur

Published 1910

 

The economic history of Ireland in the seventeenth century

by O'Brien, George Augustine Thomas, 1892-

Published 1919

 

Lewis's Atlas comprising the counties of Ireland, and a general map of the kingdom

by Lewis, Samuel

Published 1837

 

Distress (Ireland) : first report

by Great Britain. Commission on Relief

Published 1847

 

Distress (Ireland) : second report

by Great Britain. Commission on Relief

Published 1847

 

Distress (Ireland) : third report

by Great Britain. Commission on Relief

Published 1847

 

Distress (Ireland) : fourth report

by Great Britain. Commission on Relief

Published 1847

 

Historical works, containing the Topography of Ireland, and the History of the conquest of Ireland

by Giraldus, Cambrensis, 1146-1223; Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877

 

The history of the rebellion and civil-war in Ireland

by Warner, Ferdinando, 1703-1768; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner

Published MDCCLXVII 1767

 

The Church of Ireland

by Olden, Thomas, 1823-1900

Published 1892

 

Ireland and her churches

by Godkin, James, 1806-1879

Published 1867

 

Labour in Ireland: Labour in Irish history, The re-conquest of Ireland

by Connolly, James, 1868-1916

Published 1922

 

An olive branch in Ireland, and its history

by O'Brien, William, 1852-1928

Published 1910

 

The complete history of Ireland, from the earliest times [microform]

by O'Halloran, Sylvester, 1728-1807; Dolby, William

Published 1845

 

The land-war in Ireland. A history for the times

by Godkin, James, 1806-1879

Published 1870

 

The constitutional and parliamentary history of Ireland till the union

by MacNeill, J. G. Swift (John Gordon Swift), 1849-1926

Published 1917

 

The beginnings of modern Ireland

by Wilson, Philip

Published 1913

 

Genuine history of Ireland : containing a summary account of all the battles, sieges, rebellions, and massacres, with the most remarkable transactions both in Church and state since the Reformation ...

by Reily, Hugh, d. 1695

Published 1837

 

The Cromwellian settlement of Ireland

by Prendergast, John P. (John Patrick), 1808-1893

Published 1922

 

The doubtful grant of Ireland

by Ginnell, Laurence, 1854-1923

Published 1899

 

The fair hills of Ireland

by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius, 1864-1950; Thomson, Hugh, 1860-1920

Published 1914

 

Ireland and the Celtic church : a history of Ireland from St. Patrick to the English conquest in 1172

by Stokes, G. T. (George Thomas), 1843-1898

Published 1888

 

The new birth of Ireland

by Redmond-Howard, Louis G., 1884-

Published 1913

 

The famous cities of Ireland

by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius, 1864-1950; Thomson, Hugh, 1860-1920

Published 1915

 

Revolutionary Ireland and its settlement

by Murray, Robert H. (Robert Henry), 1874

Published 1911

 

The fall of feudalism in Ireland, or, The story of the Land League revolution [microform]

by Davitt, Michael, 1846-1906

Published 1904

 

Ballyshannon Its History & Antiquities

by Joseph McGarrity Collection at Villanova University Digital Archives

Published 1879

 

Doing my bit for Ireland

by Skinnider, Margaret

Published 1917

 

Ireland in 1839 and 1869

by Thompson, H. S

Published 1870

 

Priests and people in Ireland (No Kindle Version)

by McCarthy, Michael J. F. (Michael John Fitzgerald)

Published 1902

 

CONTENTS

Introduction xii

CHAP.

I. The Universal Cause of Catholic Ireland's Degeneracy 1

II. Priests and People in Louth and Armagh 11

III. The Fermanagh Borderland and Monaghan 36

IV. Priests and People in Belfast 53

V. A Little While in the North 78

VL Sacrileges and Burglaries of Catholic Churches 94

VII. One Way to make Millions 108

VIII. In Connaught 150

IX. In Connaught (continued) 161

X. In Connaught (continued) 175

XI. Masses, Mendicancy, and Mystification 188

XII. In Connaught (continued) 215

XIII. The Apparitions and Miracles at Knock 228

XIV. In Connaught (concluded) 253

XV. In Catholic Dublin 268

XVI. In Catholic Dublin (continued) 282

XVII. The Priests' Army in Dublin and its Work 309

XVIII. The Dublin Regular Priests and their Work 331

XIX. The Christian Brothers and a Story 370

XX. In the Province of Leinster 383

XXI. The Nuns of Dublin and their Work 417

XXII. The Nuns in the Schools, Hospitals, Poor-houses, and Magdalen Asylums 426

XXIII. In the Province of Leinster (continued) 439

XXIV. In the County of Wexford 452

XXV. The Priests' Army in Leinster 472

XXVI. In the Province of Munster 481

XXVII. In the Province of Munster (continued) 505

XXVIII. In Kerry, Clare, and Limerick — Summary of the Priests' Army in Munster 528

XXIX. Summary of the Priests' Power. The one Link Missing 551

XXX. Who are the Priests? 573

XXXI. Is Christ Responsible? 606

Notes 620

History of the Irish rebellion; an impartial history of the late rebellion in Ireland, and of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland

by Duigenan, Patrick, 1735-1816

Published 1802

 

The story of the Irish race; a popular history of Ireland

by MacManus, Seumas, 1869-1960

Published 1921 

 

An impartial history of Ireland from the period of the English invasion to the year 1810

by Taaffe, Dennis, 1743-1813

Published 1809

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