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18th-century history

Kingdoms united?

Kingdoms united?

Great Britain and Ireland since 1500

In recent years there has been growing interest in the contrasts and parallels between the development of Ireland and that of its closest neighbours: England, Scotland and Wales. Discussion, however, has concentrated primarily on political and constitutional issues. This...In recent years there has been growing interest in the contrasts and parallels between the development of Ireland and that of its...
Author/Editor: S.J. Connolly
The registers of Christ Church Cathedral

The registers of Christ Church Cathedral

Among the most important of modern documents associated with Christ Church Cathedral are the registers of baptisms, marriages and burials which stretch from 1710 into the present century. Apart from being an important genealogical source for the 18th century,...Among the most important of modern documents associated with Christ Church Cathedral are the registers of baptisms, marriages and burials which stretch...
Author/Editor: Raymond Refaussé & Colm Lennon, editors
The Irish charter schools, 1730–1830

The Irish charter schools, 1730–1830

In 1733–4 the Incorporated Society for promoting English Protestant Working Schools in Ireland was granted its charter. The 'charter schools' were envisioned by their supporters as a positive side to government policy onwards the Roman Catholics of Ireland. Within...In 1733–4 the Incorporated Society for promoting English Protestant Working Schools in Ireland was granted its charter. The 'charter schools' were envisioned...
Author/Editor: Kenneth Milne
Cogan's 'History of the diocese of Meath'

Cogan's 'History of the diocese of Meath'

A reissue of this major study of the Diocese from the earliest times to the beginnings of the nineteenth century. Published in 1862, much of the original source material used for the study no longer survives - making...A reissue of this major study of the Diocese from the earliest times to the beginnings of the nineteenth century. Published in...
Author/Editor: Alfred P. Smyth, editor