In ‘History and Topography of Ireland’, Gerald of Wales has both praised and criticized Irish music. However, his description shows a very close musical relationship between the Celtic-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. […]
In the present times, Celtic music is very popular throughout the world. Therefore, it is a little difficult to accept that it was once banned by the English settlers who thought that its magical powers would corrupt the English people. […]
The ancient literary tradition of Ireland was a significant area on which the Celtic revival movements focused. The foundation of the Irish Literary Theatre had a great influence in bringing back the ancient Irish literature in the form of plays. Arts also experienced widespread renewed attention. […]
One aspect of the ancient Irish culture forgotten partly due to British dominance was the Irish language. In the 19th century, different attempts were made to revive the language. The Gaelic League was the most prominent player in this challenge. […]
The revival of Celtic identity in Ireland was directly tied to political backgrounds. The way the Irish saw themselves in relation to the British determined their Irish identity. Their efforts in bringing back the cultural aspects of ancient Ireland started in the field of sports and reviving two old Irish games. […]
The Celtic identity of Scotland had been taken from them by such rules as the Dress Act. The repeal of the Act and some famous literary works led to the revival of Scottish identity and traditions. […]
In the late 16th century, a scholarly tradition began to study the Celtic past. Those investigations led to renewed fascinations with the Celtic culture. It is the origin of the modern notions of Celtic nationalism that re-appropriates the Celtic heritage. […]
The scholarly research on the Celtic heritage conducted by George Buchanan in the late 16th century mostly regarded linguistic connections between the Celtic languages. The linguistic investigations led to findings of the relationships between the Celtic peoples. But not all of them were based on reliable evidence. […]
Irish rebels had fought for centuries against England in spite of the Crown’s attempts to decrease the Irishness in Irish lands to make them submit to English rule. The last of these rebellions was linked to one of the most famous families in Ireland, the O’Neill family. […]
England struggled to make the Irish follow the English authority. When surrender and regrant failed, the English adopted new policies. […]
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