Learn about the heritage of Ireland with this lovely History of Ireland jigsaw. 14 chunky pieces. Ulster has 3 pieces, Leinster has 3 pieces, Munster has 4 pieces and Connaught has 4 pieces.
This jigsaw has lovely pastel colours. It displays a number of interesting landmarks of Ireland.
Remove the pieces to read about the history of Ireland. This includes a short description of the following and more:
- Stone age. 8000 years ago to the 1st century BC. Gaels; Druidism; Irish Legends
- Story of St. Patrick
- Viking invasions from 795 and Normans in 1169
- Strongbow. The Pale. King Henry VIII. Queen Elizabeth 1. Oliver Cromwell. William of Orange
- 1782 Dublin Parliament granted virtual independence from London
- United Irishmen & Wolfe Tone. Daniel O’Connell
- Potato Blight. Michael Davitt & the Land League Movement. Boycott
- Charles Stewart Parnell & Irish Home Rule Bill
- Ulster Volunteer Force. Irish Volunteers
- 1916. Patrick Pearse. James Connolly
- Dáil. War of Independence. Black & Tans
- 1922 The Anglo Irish Treaty. 6 counties of Ulster granted separate status
- Civil War. Eamon de Valera. Founding of the Fianna Fail party
- 1937 New constitution declaring Ireland a sovereign independent democratic state
- 1938 Britain relinquished naval facilities. Economic war ends
- 1939 Ireland declare neutrality at the outbreak of World War 2
Dimensions = 40cm x 30cm
Wonderful History of Ireland Jigsaw. This is a great Irish gift for both children and adults to learn interesting aspects of the heritage of Ireland.
Made by Lisheen, County Kerry, Ireland.
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Marian Mc Glinchey (verified owner) –
Loved this jigsaw of our ancient provinces. Great for passing on our history to future generations. Shauna is a delight to deal with. Will definitely recommend this to family and friends.