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... forces in which remote causes produce ultimate results , rather than to present a series of uncon- nected historical sketches . The study of our history is regarded as one of dynamics and not of statics . While writing from a frankly ...
... forces in which remote causes produce ultimate results , rather than to present a series of uncon- nected historical sketches . The study of our history is regarded as one of dynamics and not of statics . While writing from a frankly ...
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... force was led by their Queen Eire , and in which Scota was slain ; the second at Taillte ( " Telltown " in Co. Meath ) where the Tuatha Dé Danann were finally overcome , and their three Queens , Eire , Fodla and Banba , were slain ...
... force was led by their Queen Eire , and in which Scota was slain ; the second at Taillte ( " Telltown " in Co. Meath ) where the Tuatha Dé Danann were finally overcome , and their three Queens , Eire , Fodla and Banba , were slain ...
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... force at the Battle of Moira . But the Christian religion and an organised Church were established in all parts of Ireland . Kings , druids , bards , brehons , as well as clansmen , had become Christians . Church.es , with their priests ...
... force at the Battle of Moira . But the Christian religion and an organised Church were established in all parts of Ireland . Kings , druids , bards , brehons , as well as clansmen , had become Christians . Church.es , with their priests ...
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... force upon it a system which was hostile to everything that it considered wise , just , and practical in these great matters . It is necessary , therefore , to have at least an elementary knowledge of the structure of the Gaelic ...
... force upon it a system which was hostile to everything that it considered wise , just , and practical in these great matters . It is necessary , therefore , to have at least an elementary knowledge of the structure of the Gaelic ...
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... force under his command for a period . But in general the raids were carried out by detached groups . The Norse were even less united than were their predecessors of the fifth and sixth centuries . The crew of each ship gathered around ...
... force under his command for a period . But in general the raids were carried out by detached groups . The Norse were even less united than were their predecessors of the fifth and sixth centuries . The crew of each ship gathered around ...
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Page 350 - ... provided also, that no person whatsoever shall have or enjoy the benefit of this article, that shall neglect or refuse to take the oath of allegiance,* made by act of parliament in England, in the first year of the reign of their present majesties, when thereunto required.
Page 399 - Ireland are a free people, — that the crown of Ireland is an imperial crown, inseparably connected with the crown of Great Britain, on which connection the interests and happiness of both nations essentially depend, — but that the kingdom of Ireland is a distinct kingdom, with a Parliament of her own, the sole legislature thereof...
Page 399 - Ireland are a free people ; that the Crown of Ireland is an Imperial Crown, inseparably annexed to the Crown of Great Britain ; on which connection the interests and happiness of both nations essentially depend ; but that the kingdom of Ireland is a distinct kingdom, 'with a Parliament of her own, the sole legislature thereof...
Page 401 - That the said right claimed by the People of Ireland to be bound only by laws enacted by his Majesty and the Parliament of that Kingdom, in all cases whatever...
Page 542 - Covenant throughout this our time of threatened calamity to stand by one another in defending for ourselves and our children our cherished position of equal citizenship in the United Kingdom, and in using all means which may be found necessary to defeat the present conspiracy to set up a Home Rule Parliament in Ireland.
Page 511 - England; and that the continuance and preservation of the said united Church, as the established Church of England and Ireland, shall be deemed and taken to be an essential and fundamental part of the union...
Page 351 - Lastly, the lords justices and general do undertake that their majesties will ratify these articles within the space of eight months, or sooner, and use their utmost endeavours that the same shall be ratified and confirmed in parliament.
Page 358 - THE Roman Catholics of this kingdom shall enjoy such privileges in the exercise of their religion, as are consistent with the laws of Ireland : or as they did enjoy in the reign of king Charles...
Page 398 - ... a claim of any body of men, other than the king, lords, and commons of Ireland, to make laws to bind that kingdom, was unconstitutional, illegal, and a grievance.
Page 366 - Lewis and of Saint Leopold, of the White Eagle and of the Golden Fleece, who, if they had remained in the house of bondage, could not have been ensigns of marching regiments or freemen of petty corporations.