The Control of Ireland
Read about the Brehon Law, Vikings, Battles & Poverty.
In the early days of Ireland, control of the islands were in the hands of the Kings. That right was passed on from one generation to the next. It was the goal of each King to have a son who could carry out his legacy. The title given was generally known as High King. Ireland was divided into five providences and one High King had control over them all.
Yet each of the providences also had a King that resided over them. It made it much easier to keep control of the land and the people of Ireland. There were often conflicts among the Kings of the providences though. It was the job of the High King to help them work them out.
There were plenty of rules to follow and they were known as Brehon Law. They were often challenged though as the quest to influence the people with the Catholic religion continued. In addition, Ireland was invaded by Viking who destroyed everything they could along the way. The Vikings were brutal as well as powerful. It was very difficult to rebuild from such events.
Yet each of the providences also had a King that resided over them. It made it much easier to keep control of the land and the people of Ireland. There were often conflicts among the Kings of the providences though. It was the job of the High King to help them work them out.
There were plenty of rules to follow and they were known as Brehon Law. They were often challenged though as the quest to influence the people with the Catholic religion continued. In addition, Ireland was invaded by Viking who destroyed everything they could along the way. The Vikings were brutal as well as powerful. It was very difficult to rebuild from such events.
Not all of them came and went though. Instead, many of the Vikings decided to make Ireland their home. They would reside in one place and then still go to attack others and raid what they had. They would take what they wanted back to their residence. Over the years there were many battles waged against the kingdoms.
In the early 1800’s there was an agreement made that placed the British and the Irish as a united force in Ireland. The Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain become one unit. It was known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It is believed this was accomplished by force and bribery though and not a mutual agreement among the parties.
In 1840 the poverty was at an all time high. Millions of people died due to a lack of food. Those who didn’t die or leave the country continued to express a desire for their independence. This wasn’t an easy feat and it took many yeas and many lives in order for it to become a reality. As Ireland emerged as an independent country in 1922, it was made clear they were to be known as a republic rather than as a monarchy. This type of control over Ireland continues today.
In the early 1800’s there was an agreement made that placed the British and the Irish as a united force in Ireland. The Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain become one unit. It was known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It is believed this was accomplished by force and bribery though and not a mutual agreement among the parties.
In 1840 the poverty was at an all time high. Millions of people died due to a lack of food. Those who didn’t die or leave the country continued to express a desire for their independence. This wasn’t an easy feat and it took many yeas and many lives in order for it to become a reality. As Ireland emerged as an independent country in 1922, it was made clear they were to be known as a republic rather than as a monarchy. This type of control over Ireland continues today.
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