Irish History | From Viking Raids to the Fight for Independence

Dive deep into the heart of Ireland's past with "Irish History: From Viking Raids to the Fight for Independence." This documentary spans centuries of Irish history, from the raids and settlements of the Vikings through the pivotal moments leading to the formation of the Republic of Ireland and the complexities of Northern Ireland's Troubles. Explore key events like the Act of Union, the Easter Rising, and the Good Friday Agreement. Witness how culture, conflict, and politics have shaped the Irish identity and how Ireland's story continues to influence the global stage. Join us on a captivating journey to understand the struggles and triumphs of this resilient nation. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy our deep dive into Ireland's rich history! #IrishHistory #DiscoverIreland #IrelandDocumentary #IrishIndependence #EasterRising #GoodFridayAgreement #IrishFreeState #ActOfUnion

[josephcarney]

Great narration .. nice to hear a n english man who can pronounce irish place names etc.

[NorthernIrishCitizensAlliance]

A well produce video, but as usual when dealing with Irish history, it’s the embarrassing bits that are left out that are the most important.
The actual, un-gas-lighted early history overview is as follows.
While the Catholic Church had gained a strong foothold in Ireland after St Patrick, none of the Kingdoms had adopted the papal bull. They all continued to engage in their own traditional practices, which offended the Catholic Churches sensitivities. All in spite of many attempts and political manoeuvrings by Rome’s bishops to impose their own doctrine, causing massive frustration in Rome.
This frustration resulted in Pope Adrian IV, who reigned from 1154, to his death in 1159. Giving Ireland to the British King Henry II, as a gift in 1155, to impose the Catholic churches Papal Bull on the four independent kingdoms of Ireland, along with the gift of a ring to mark the occasion. It was six years after this gift that the first British incursion into Ireland occurred, after an invitation from a deposed Irish King.
This Vatican support for Ireland’s subjugation by Britain was confirmed periodically in following centuries, on condition that the Papal bull was imposed in the same manner as it was in Britain.
Supporting confirmation was again provided in 1172. Final confirmation of Vatican support came in 1555 by Pope Paul IV, in support of, and in celebration of, the final defeat of Ulster by Britain.
The final violent conquest in the subjugation of the Irish four independent Kingdoms of Ireland had been achieved by Britain with Vatican support, forcing unification and the Catholic Papal Bull, on the Irish.
Following this successful introduction, this stratagem was later repeated by Henry VIII in an attempt to introduce Protestantism in Ireland, but with an already well established hostile church to oppose the introduction, and obvious personal reasons for his own religious conversion, this second attempt at religious imposition failed miserably.