Ballyneety, Co. Limerick – Sarsfield’s ride 1690 #InThisPlace

In 1690 Ireland was the battle ground between two men vying for the kingship of England, Ireland and Scotland. One, King James was the deposed King of England, the other, was King William the current King and James's son in law. Following the battle of the Boyne at Oldbridge near Drogheda on 1st July 1690…

Bleannputtoge, Co. Westmeath – Brian Boru’s Treaty with Mael Ui Neill

There are many associations between the High King of Ireland Brian Boru and the beautiful Lough Ree on the River Shannon. Brian lived further south along the Shannon banks at Killaloe and he often ventured north along the river with his army. It was at Bleannputtoge on the banks of Lough Ree that Brian made…