Ancient History of Ireland, Newgrange, Celts, Vikings

[Daco Celtic]

"Ireland has a rich and fascinating ancient history; from the great megalithic structures of the Neolithic, like Newgrange, to the spectacular gold jewellery of the Indo-European Bell Beaker folk, the weapon hoards of the Irish Bronze Age, the enigmatic La Tene Celtic art of the Iron Age and the intricate knot-work of the Hiberno-Norse in the Irish Viking age. I look at all of these in this brief account of the history of Ireland, and then I discover a gothic castle called Knockdrinn, in which my ancestors lived, and which local people believe to be haunted. Finally, I read some spooky accounts of the ghostly creatures of the castle taken from the folklore collection at University College Dublin."

[Bosniensis]

used to be ours I2, I1 before R1b came :C

[Daco Celtic]

used to be ours I2, I1 before R1b came :C

Irish are just north shifted Vlachs that don't tan well

[KMack]

Outstanding book I recommend if interested in Ireland.


In the winter of 1951, a storyteller, the last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, arrives at the home of nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara in the Irish countryside. For three wonderful evenings, the old gentleman enthralls his assembled local audience with narratives of foolish kings, fabled saints, and Ireland's enduring accomplishments before moving on. But these nights change young Ronan forever, setting him on a years-long pursuit of the elusive, itinerant storyteller and the glorious tales that are no less than the saga of his tenacious and extraordinary isle.

“History, legend, memory and myth come seamlessly together in Frank Delaney’s wonderfully engaging new novel, Ireland.” (Washington Post)

“An epic novel of history and storytelling.” (U.S. News & World Report)

“Delaney gracefully collects essential myths―and invents a few, too―in his heartfelt ode to the oral tradition.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Dramatic, adventurous, heroic, romantic, slyly comic ... imaginatively [tells] the history of Ireland.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

“In the end, IRELAND is, as the Irish themselves are fond of saying about everything from cabbage to castles, brilliant.” (San Antonio Express-News)

“Miraculous ... As befits its title, IRELAND touches the heart and moves the soul.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

“Extraordinary … Delaney is such a fabulous storyteller that the 560 pages fly by.” (Connecticut Post)

“Delaney has written an epic novel on the history of Ireland....He’s a born storyteller.” (Hartford Courant)

“A sprawling, riveting read ... the stories utterly captivate ...in this rich and satisfying book.” (Publishers Weekly)

“A vivid rendering of Irish history.. reminiscent of the best of James Michener in scope and sheer crowd-pleasing potential.” (Kirkus Reviews)

https://www.amazon.com/Ireland-Novel.../dp/0061244430

[Daco Celtic]

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[Grace O'Malley]

Outstanding book I recommend if interested in Ireland.


In the winter of 1951, a storyteller, the last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, arrives at the home of nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara in the Irish countryside. For three wonderful evenings, the old gentleman enthralls his assembled local audience with narratives of foolish kings, fabled saints, and Ireland's enduring accomplishments before moving on. But these nights change young Ronan forever, setting him on a years-long pursuit of the elusive, itinerant storyteller and the glorious tales that are no less than the saga of his tenacious and extraordinary isle.

“History, legend, memory and myth come seamlessly together in Frank Delaney’s wonderfully engaging new novel, Ireland.” (Washington Post)

“An epic novel of history and storytelling.” (U.S. News & World Report)

“Delaney gracefully collects essential myths―and invents a few, too―in his heartfelt ode to the oral tradition.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Dramatic, adventurous, heroic, romantic, slyly comic ... imaginatively [tells] the history of Ireland.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

“In the end, IRELAND is, as the Irish themselves are fond of saying about everything from cabbage to castles, brilliant.” (San Antonio Express-News)

“Miraculous ... As befits its title, IRELAND touches the heart and moves the soul.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

“Extraordinary … Delaney is such a fabulous storyteller that the 560 pages fly by.” (Connecticut Post)

“Delaney has written an epic novel on the history of Ireland....He’s a born storyteller.” (Hartford Courant)

“A sprawling, riveting read ... the stories utterly captivate ...in this rich and satisfying book.” (Publishers Weekly)

“A vivid rendering of Irish history.. reminiscent of the best of James Michener in scope and sheer crowd-pleasing potential.” (Kirkus Reviews)

https://www.amazon.com/Ireland-Novel.../dp/0061244430

Even up to the 70s in Ireland in the countryside people used to entertain each other with storytelling beside the fire. This sort of thing is all but gone now. I'll definitely order that book and thanks for the recommendation.

[Grace O'Malley]

"Ireland has a rich and fascinating ancient history; from the great megalithic structures of the Neolithic, like Newgrange, to the spectacular gold jewellery of the Indo-European Bell Beaker folk, the weapon hoards of the Irish Bronze Age, the enigmatic La Tene Celtic art of the Iron Age and the intricate knot-work of the Hiberno-Norse in the Irish Viking age. I look at all of these in this brief account of the history of Ireland, and then I discover a gothic castle called Knockdrinn, in which my ancestors lived, and which local people believe to be haunted. Finally, I read some spooky accounts of the ghostly creatures of the castle taken from the folklore collection at University College Dublin."

Just started watching this. I've been to Newgrange. It's an other worldly experience and quite amazing that they knew so much about astrology so long ago. I wasn't there during the Winter Solstice to see the tomb getting lit up by the sun but that would be an amazing experience.

[Daco Celtic]

Just started watching this. I've been to Newgrange. It's an other worldly experience and quite amazing that they knew so much about astrology so long ago. I wasn't there during the Winter Solstice to see the tomb getting lit up by the sun but that would be an amazing experience.

Would love to go. Only have been to Ireland once and didn't do north of Dublin.

[Grace O'Malley]

Would love to go. Only have been to Ireland once and didn't do north of Dublin.

It is well worth the look. I went years ago with my Aunt and cousin. We also went to Drogheda to see Oliver Plunkett's head and stopped in a field full of cows to have lunch. It was a great day.

[brennus dux gallorum]

Wow, Irish are so close to southern Europeans