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Irish history and culture Black & White Stock Photos

Ancient Briton, Caledonian and Irish Bard Stock Photo

RM2BDY8ER–Ancient Briton, Caledonian and Irish Bard

Rebels destroying a house during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a major uprising against British rule in Ireland. The main organising force was the Society of United Irishmen, a republican revolutionary group influenced by the ideas of the American and French revolutions. The cartoon by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), a British caricaturist who's hostility to enemies of Britain and a crude racism is evident in his illustrations commissioned to accompany William Maxwell's History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798. Stock Photo

RM2GX98AH–Rebels destroying a house during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a major uprising against British rule in Ireland. The main organising force was the Society of United Irishmen, a republican revolutionary group influenced by the ideas of the American and French revolutions. The cartoon by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), a British caricaturist who's hostility to enemies of Britain and a crude racism is evident in his illustrations commissioned to accompany William Maxwell's History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798.

Engraving of Sir Philip Francis (1708 – 1773) an Anglo-Irish clergyman and writer, now remembered as a translator of Horace. Stock Photo

RMRKB3F1–Engraving of Sir Philip Francis (1708 – 1773) an Anglo-Irish clergyman and writer, now remembered as a translator of Horace.

A telling portrait of a young boy, probably near the Sandyford area in Dublin, Ireland c1960 Photo by Tony Henshaw Stock Photo

RMW2JMB9–A telling portrait of a young boy, probably near the Sandyford area in Dublin, Ireland c1960 Photo by Tony Henshaw

Engraving of an Irish peasant girl outside her home, circa 1880 Stock Photo

RM2T516M8–Engraving of an Irish peasant girl outside her home, circa 1880

Christ Church Restored Irish Ireland Richard Lovett 1888 Ulster Scots Europe UK Republic Culture history historic heritage Stock Photo

RMCBHTBH–Christ Church Restored Irish Ireland Richard Lovett 1888 Ulster Scots Europe UK Republic Culture history historic heritage

Engraving of Edmund Burke (1729 – 1797) Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher. Stock Photo

RMRKB36E–Engraving of Edmund Burke (1729 – 1797) Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher.

The chapel ruins on Innisfallen Island, nestled within the serene waters of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park, Ireland, are a poignant reminder of the country's rich monastic history. This secluded spot was once home to the Innisfallen Abbey, founded in the 7th century by St. Finian the Leper, which played a significant role in Irish scholarship and the writing of the 'Annals of Innisfallen,' a chronicle of early Irish history. The ruins, with their crumbling walls and overgrown ivy, evoke a sense of timelessness and spiritual solace, standing as silent witnesses to centuries of prayer an Stock Photo

RM2WMFREY–The chapel ruins on Innisfallen Island, nestled within the serene waters of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park, Ireland, are a poignant reminder of the country's rich monastic history. This secluded spot was once home to the Innisfallen Abbey, founded in the 7th century by St. Finian the Leper, which played a significant role in Irish scholarship and the writing of the 'Annals of Innisfallen,' a chronicle of early Irish history. The ruins, with their crumbling walls and overgrown ivy, evoke a sense of timelessness and spiritual solace, standing as silent witnesses to centuries of prayer an

Thomas Moore (1779 – 1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, best remembered for the lyrics of 'The Minstrel Boy' and 'The Last Rose of Summer'. He is considered Ireland's National Bard. Stock Photo

RMGE84BM–Thomas Moore (1779 – 1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, best remembered for the lyrics of 'The Minstrel Boy' and 'The Last Rose of Summer'. He is considered Ireland's National Bard.

Something in Common, unattributed, 24 September 1924, referring to President Cosgrave of the Irish Free State and Sir James Craig and the disputed Ulster in Northern Ireland. Photograph from a line drawing originally printed in the Punch and London Charivari periodical in 1924. This is a good example of the skilful artists and the humour and satire of the time. Stock Photo

RM2X06WJG–Something in Common, unattributed, 24 September 1924, referring to President Cosgrave of the Irish Free State and Sir James Craig and the disputed Ulster in Northern Ireland. Photograph from a line drawing originally printed in the Punch and London Charivari periodical in 1924. This is a good example of the skilful artists and the humour and satire of the time.

An illustration by an unknown artist of Irish Patriots through the ages, below a portrait of Brian Boru as per list below the title. Stock Photo

RM2GNTPDR–An illustration by an unknown artist of Irish Patriots through the ages, below a portrait of Brian Boru as per list below the title.

An Interval for Reflection by Bernard Partridge, 13 August 1924, showing a representative of Northern Ireland and another of the Irish Free State, both seated on a gunpowder barrel. Photograph from a line drawing originally printed in the Punch and London Charivari periodical in 1924. This is a good example of the skilful artists and the humour and satire of the time. Stock Photo

RM2X06WE3–An Interval for Reflection by Bernard Partridge, 13 August 1924, showing a representative of Northern Ireland and another of the Irish Free State, both seated on a gunpowder barrel. Photograph from a line drawing originally printed in the Punch and London Charivari periodical in 1924. This is a good example of the skilful artists and the humour and satire of the time.

Jonathan Swift (1667 – 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet, author and cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. Stock Photo

RMG8CDBG–Jonathan Swift (1667 – 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet, author and cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

Hedge School Ireland,illegal schools, particularly in 18-19th century.Primary education to Catholic children.Illustration. Irish Linen handprint. Stock Photo

RFRT3K6N–Hedge School Ireland,illegal schools, particularly in 18-19th century.Primary education to Catholic children.Illustration. Irish Linen handprint.

A ball in aid of the Irish Academy of Music given in the Concert Hall during the second Dublin International Exhibition, during the summer of 1865 in Ireland. Stock Photo

RM2KEFGEW–A ball in aid of the Irish Academy of Music given in the Concert Hall during the second Dublin International Exhibition, during the summer of 1865 in Ireland.

Robert Boyle, 1627-1691, an Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist and inventor Stock Photo

RMGA67F7–Robert Boyle, 1627-1691, an Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist and inventor

Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), an Irish nationalist politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1875 to 1891 and Leader of the Home Rule League from 1880 to 1882 addressing a meeting. Stock Photo

RM2GNTR87–Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), an Irish nationalist politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1875 to 1891 and Leader of the Home Rule League from 1880 to 1882 addressing a meeting.

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey, 1614-1686, an Anglo-Irish royalist statesman Stock Photo

RMG66CTF–Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey, 1614-1686, an Anglo-Irish royalist statesman

A 19th Century illustration of domestic life in a cottage in Claddagh, Galway City, Ireland; an old man smokes his pipe as the women spin yarn in front of an Irish dresser. Stock Photo

RM2F1DGM4–A 19th Century illustration of domestic life in a cottage in Claddagh, Galway City, Ireland; an old man smokes his pipe as the women spin yarn in front of an Irish dresser.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1751 - 1816, an Irish playwright and politician, Historische Zeichnung aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Portr Stock Photo

RMCP8KRC–Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1751 - 1816, an Irish playwright and politician, Historische Zeichnung aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Portr

A cartoon of Anglo-Irish celebrations at the Union Club following the introduction of the 1801 Act of Union, a legislative agreement uniting Great Britain (England and Scotland) and Ireland under the name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Stock Photo

RM2GX99D5–A cartoon of Anglo-Irish celebrations at the Union Club following the introduction of the 1801 Act of Union, a legislative agreement uniting Great Britain (England and Scotland) and Ireland under the name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Irish Terrorists Straw masks 1927 Stock Photo

RMCF8ARN–Irish Terrorists Straw masks 1927

RMW2JMAD–A telling portrait of a young boy, probably near the Sandyford area in Dublin, Ireland c1960 Photo by Tony Henshaw

Dungannon's Presbyterian meeting house, in Scotch Street, known as the 'Church of the Volunteers'. It was the meeting house in 15 February 1782 for a gathering of representatives from 143 Volunteer corps demanding legislative independence for the Irish Parliament. Stock Photo

RMF37R37–Dungannon's Presbyterian meeting house, in Scotch Street, known as the 'Church of the Volunteers'. It was the meeting house in 15 February 1782 for a gathering of representatives from 143 Volunteer corps demanding legislative independence for the Irish Parliament.

Cross of Cong 12th century Irish Christian ornamented cusped processional cross Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair King Connacht Stock Photo

RMCBHTD3–Cross of Cong 12th century Irish Christian ornamented cusped processional cross Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair King Connacht

Engraving of John Banim (1798 – 1842), Irish novelist, short story writer, dramatist, poet and essayist. Stock Photo

RMRKB41E–Engraving of John Banim (1798 – 1842), Irish novelist, short story writer, dramatist, poet and essayist.

An illustration by an unknown artist of Members of the Irish Parliamentary Party sitting in the British House of Commons, London, England. The party held the balance of power in the House of Commons during the Home Rule debates of 1885–1886. Stock Photo

RM2GNTRBM–An illustration by an unknown artist of Members of the Irish Parliamentary Party sitting in the British House of Commons, London, England. The party held the balance of power in the House of Commons during the Home Rule debates of 1885–1886.

Oliver Goldsmith 1730 1774 Irish writer poet physician novel The Vicar of Wakefield author portrait Stock Photo

RMCBHTHJ–Oliver Goldsmith 1730 1774 Irish writer poet physician novel The Vicar of Wakefield author portrait

An early 20th Century photograph of two members of the RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) passing donkey carts laden with turf (aka peat) in the Market Square, Killarney town, County Kerry, Ireland. Stock Photo

RM2GFEXED–An early 20th Century photograph of two members of the RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) passing donkey carts laden with turf (aka peat) in the Market Square, Killarney town, County Kerry, Ireland.

Tara Brooch Celtic 700 AD brooches Christian Irish Insular art National Museum Ireland Dublin embellished intricate abstract Stock Photo

RMCBHTCX–Tara Brooch Celtic 700 AD brooches Christian Irish Insular art National Museum Ireland Dublin embellished intricate abstract

An eviction scene in County Clare in the mid-19th century. The tenant-at-will occupants were turfed out by mostly Anglo-Irish landlords when they fell on hard times, often as a result of the Great Irish Famine. Stock Photo

RM2PN9B9H–An eviction scene in County Clare in the mid-19th century. The tenant-at-will occupants were turfed out by mostly Anglo-Irish landlords when they fell on hard times, often as a result of the Great Irish Famine.

Mr. Hughes illustrated by Hugh Thomson from the book ' The famous cities of Ireland ' by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius, Publisher: Publisher: Dublin, Maunsel & Co., ; New York, The Macmillan Co 1915 Stock Photo

RF2K3AY5Y–Mr. Hughes illustrated by Hugh Thomson from the book ' The famous cities of Ireland ' by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius, Publisher: Publisher: Dublin, Maunsel & Co., ; New York, The Macmillan Co 1915

A group of Moonlighters in 19th Century Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. Following the Great Famine and the evictions of Irish families by absentee landlords, the Moonlighters, a secret organisation was founded in 1879 to free Ireland from English rule. Stock Photo

RM2F34AXK–A group of Moonlighters in 19th Century Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. Following the Great Famine and the evictions of Irish families by absentee landlords, the Moonlighters, a secret organisation was founded in 1879 to free Ireland from English rule.

Square celtic knots vector medieval frame in black and white. Traditional ethnic irish knot border illustration Stock Vector

RF2B09MMB–Square celtic knots vector medieval frame in black and white. Traditional ethnic irish knot border illustration

An eviction scene in Vandaluer, County Clare in the mid-19th century. The tenant-at-will occupants were turfed out by mostly Anglo-Irish landlords when they fell on hard times, often as aresult of the Great Irish Famine . Stock Photo

RM2PN9BH8–An eviction scene in Vandaluer, County Clare in the mid-19th century. The tenant-at-will occupants were turfed out by mostly Anglo-Irish landlords when they fell on hard times, often as aresult of the Great Irish Famine .

Henry Grattan portrait, 1746 – 1820, was an Irish politician and lawyer who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century from Britain, vintage illustration from 1863 Stock Photo

RM2E1NHF8–Henry Grattan portrait, 1746 – 1820, was an Irish politician and lawyer who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century from Britain, vintage illustration from 1863

RF2J7A86A–Celtic trinity. Irish knot, pagan tattoo icon and intertwined line loop. Interconnection silhouette vector symbol set

Spera in Deo ‘Hope in God’ bookplate for Irish poet and author Elinor Sweetman, by Agnes Castle Stock Photo

RF2F59WC6–Spera in Deo ‘Hope in God’ bookplate for Irish poet and author Elinor Sweetman, by Agnes Castle

Oliver Goldsmith 1728 - 1774, an Irish writer and physician, Historische Zeichnung aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Portrait von Oliver Stock Photo

RMCP8KP1–Oliver Goldsmith 1728 - 1774, an Irish writer and physician, Historische Zeichnung aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Portrait von Oliver

Blarney Castle home of the legendary stone of Blarney, Cork, Ireland in black and white Stock Photo

RM2ND55CF–Blarney Castle home of the legendary stone of Blarney, Cork, Ireland in black and white

Irish warrior gallowglass. Elite mercenary warriors. Medieval knight illustration. Stock Photo

RF2J6HN1N–Irish warrior gallowglass. Elite mercenary warriors. Medieval knight illustration.

A telling portrait of a young boy, probably near the Sandyford area in Dublin, Ireland c1960. Note the three different buttons on his jacket and jaunty beret. Photo by Tony Henshaw Stock Photo

RMW2JMA5–A telling portrait of a young boy, probably near the Sandyford area in Dublin, Ireland c1960. Note the three different buttons on his jacket and jaunty beret. Photo by Tony Henshaw

Mathew Carey portrait, 1760 – 1839, was an Irish-born American publisher and economist, vintage illustration from 1830 Stock Photo

RM2E3RWBN–Mathew Carey portrait, 1760 – 1839, was an Irish-born American publisher and economist, vintage illustration from 1830

Selling cabbages and potatoes in the street from carts pulled by a donkey, probably near the Sandyford area in Dublin, Ireland c1960 Photo by Tony Henshaw Stock Photo

RMW2JMAT–Selling cabbages and potatoes in the street from carts pulled by a donkey, probably near the Sandyford area in Dublin, Ireland c1960 Photo by Tony Henshaw

Engraving of John Philpot Curran (24 July 1750 – 14 October 1817) was an Irish orator, politician, wit, lawyer and judge Stock Photo

RMRKB3PK–Engraving of John Philpot Curran (24 July 1750 – 14 October 1817) was an Irish orator, politician, wit, lawyer and judge

Man smoking a cigarette poses for a portrait with an Irish Wolfhound c1935 Photo by Tony Henshaw Stock Photo

RMT9A043–Man smoking a cigarette poses for a portrait with an Irish Wolfhound c1935 Photo by Tony Henshaw

An Irish Car Carriage, rarely seen outside of its native Ireland, late nineteenth century. This is from a series of printed illustrations of horse-drawn transport carriages used in Victorian Britain during the mid to late nineteenth century. Stock Photo

RM2WB3HAD–An Irish Car Carriage, rarely seen outside of its native Ireland, late nineteenth century. This is from a series of printed illustrations of horse-drawn transport carriages used in Victorian Britain during the mid to late nineteenth century.

Old turning stairs in Muckross Abbey, the ruins of an old Irish monastery Stock Photo

RMPT4XYT–Old turning stairs in Muckross Abbey, the ruins of an old Irish monastery

RMCBHTD2–Tara Brooch Celtic 700 AD brooches Christian Irish Insular art National Museum Ireland Dublin embellished intricate abstract

A dry stone wall on Inis Oirr - Inisheer in Irish - Aran Islands - Co Galway - Ireland Stock Photo

RFHNY6R9–A dry stone wall on Inis Oirr - Inisheer in Irish - Aran Islands - Co Galway - Ireland

King John's Castle also known as Limerick Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to 922 when the Vikings lived on the Island, the castle itself was built on the orders of King John in 1200. One of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe, the walls, towers and fortifications remain today and are visitor attractions. The remains of a Viking settlement were uncovered during archaeological excavations at the site in 1900. illustrated by Hugh Thomson from the book ' The famous cities of Ireland ' by Stock Photo

RF2K3AY56–King John's Castle also known as Limerick Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to 922 when the Vikings lived on the Island, the castle itself was built on the orders of King John in 1200. One of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe, the walls, towers and fortifications remain today and are visitor attractions. The remains of a Viking settlement were uncovered during archaeological excavations at the site in 1900. illustrated by Hugh Thomson from the book ' The famous cities of Ireland ' by

The entrance to the Anglican Cathedral of St Fin Barre's in the Irish city of Cork. Sculptures of the Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins on both sides Stock Photo

RF2R2AAFG–The entrance to the Anglican Cathedral of St Fin Barre's in the Irish city of Cork. Sculptures of the Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins on both sides

The O'Mannikin. Political cartoon about O'Donoghue MP for Tipperary challenging Sir Robert Peel, March 1862. Stock Photo

RMD02P4G–The O'Mannikin. Political cartoon about O'Donoghue MP for Tipperary challenging Sir Robert Peel, March 1862.

RM2PN9BF0–An eviction scene in County Clare in the mid-19th century. The tenant-at-will occupants were turfed out by mostly Anglo-Irish landlords when they fell on hard times, often as a result of the Great Irish Famine .

Doth not a meeting like this make Amends? Political cartoon about the state of Ireland in August 1861 Stock Photo

RMD02NC9–Doth not a meeting like this make Amends? Political cartoon about the state of Ireland in August 1861

Portrait photo c1920s of Irish poet William Butler Yeats (1865 - 1939) - winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923. Stock Photo

RMBMT43G–Portrait photo c1920s of Irish poet William Butler Yeats (1865 - 1939) - winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.

Oliver Goldsmith 1728 - 1774, an Irish writer and physician Stock Photo

RMCP5N91–Oliver Goldsmith 1728 - 1774, an Irish writer and physician

Thomas Moore, 1779 - 1852, an Irish poet, writer, translator, and ballad singer, Historische Zeichnung aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Stock Photo

RMCP8KY9–Thomas Moore, 1779 - 1852, an Irish poet, writer, translator, and ballad singer, Historische Zeichnung aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,

Henry Grattan, 1746 - 1820, an Irish politician, Stock Photo

RME4E6M3–Henry Grattan, 1746 - 1820, an Irish politician,

RF2J6N580–Irish warrior gallowglass. Elite mercenary warriors. Medieval knight illustration.

Daniel O'Connell or Dónall Ó Conaill, 1775 - 1847, an Irish politician Stock Photo

RME4KXCJ–Daniel O'Connell or Dónall Ó Conaill, 1775 - 1847, an Irish politician

General Gideon Ernst Freiherr von Loudon, born on January 5, 1716, was a distinguished military commander of the Habsburg Monarchy during the 18th century. He was of Irish descent and served in the Austrian army, achieving notable success and recognition. Loudon played a crucial role in several conflicts, including the War of Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He was known for his strategic acumen, particularly in defensive warfare and siege tactics. Loudon was highly regarded for his ability to effectively command and coordinate troops on the battlefield. Stock Photo

RM2RCD39A–General Gideon Ernst Freiherr von Loudon, born on January 5, 1716, was a distinguished military commander of the Habsburg Monarchy during the 18th century. He was of Irish descent and served in the Austrian army, achieving notable success and recognition. Loudon played a crucial role in several conflicts, including the War of Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He was known for his strategic acumen, particularly in defensive warfare and siege tactics. Loudon was highly regarded for his ability to effectively command and coordinate troops on the battlefield.

Maria Edgeworth, 1768 - 1849, an Anglo-Irish writer, Stock Photo

RME4E69E–Maria Edgeworth, 1768 - 1849, an Anglo-Irish writer,

Engraving of Henry Grattan (1746 – 1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons, who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament. Stock Photo

RMRKB3WJ–Engraving of Henry Grattan (1746 – 1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons, who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament.

Black & white head & shoulders portrait of legendary rockstar, singer/songwriter Morrissey to promote his single “Sunny” in 1995 for Parlophone Records. It is a variation of the iconic “eyes closed” image used by Morrissey on his Penguin Classics book cover “Autobiography”. Stock Photo

RM2TA8WG1–Black & white head & shoulders portrait of legendary rockstar, singer/songwriter Morrissey to promote his single “Sunny” in 1995 for Parlophone Records. It is a variation of the iconic “eyes closed” image used by Morrissey on his Penguin Classics book cover “Autobiography”.

Square celtic knots vector medieval frame in black and white. Traditional frame pattern illustration Stock Vector

RF2B09MKY–Square celtic knots vector medieval frame in black and white. Traditional frame pattern illustration

Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins standing on a dirt path, 1922. Stock Photo

RF2KCBT74–Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins standing on a dirt path, 1922.

Farewell Yer Honour by charles Whymper Irishman Irish man gentleman home house gent period costume doorway door Stock Photo

RMCBHTNC–Farewell Yer Honour by charles Whymper Irishman Irish man gentleman home house gent period costume doorway door

Captain Conyngham of the Irish Brigade in front of his command tent during the Civil War, 1863. Stock Photo

RF2KCBTPJ–Captain Conyngham of the Irish Brigade in front of his command tent during the Civil War, 1863.

Tattoo of Celtic Trinity knot Triquetra isolated on white. Vector illustration. Stock Vector

RF2HAF39H–Tattoo of Celtic Trinity knot Triquetra isolated on white. Vector illustration.

A Cottage Hearth illustrated by Hugh Thomson from the book ' The famous cities of Ireland ' by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius, Publisher: Publisher: Dublin, Maunsel & Co., ; New York, The Macmillan Co 1915 Stock Photo

RF2K3AY08–A Cottage Hearth illustrated by Hugh Thomson from the book ' The famous cities of Ireland ' by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius, Publisher: Publisher: Dublin, Maunsel & Co., ; New York, The Macmillan Co 1915

Entrances to Over and Under the Sea and the Irish Village attractions on the Pike at the 1904 World's Fair Stock Photo

RMKCP21C–Entrances to Over and Under the Sea and the Irish Village attractions on the Pike at the 1904 World's Fair

RM2PN9BCC–An eviction scene in Vandaluer, County Clare in the mid-19th century. The tenant-at-will occupants were turfed out by mostly Anglo-Irish landlords when they fell on hard times, often as aresult of the Great Irish Famine .

Ardmore Round Tower in Ireland offers a leap into the mystical and rugged landscape of Irish history. Nestled in the ancient seaside village of Ardmore in County Waterford, this well-preserved early Christian monument stands as a silent witness to Ireland's rich monastic past. Dating back to the 12th century, the tower's primary purpose was to serve as a belfry and a place of refuge for the monks from Viking raids. Its striking cylindrical shape, capped with a conical roof and featuring a unique doorway raised above ground level, showcases the ingenuity and craftsmanship of early Irish archite Stock Photo

RM2WMFRDK–Ardmore Round Tower in Ireland offers a leap into the mystical and rugged landscape of Irish history. Nestled in the ancient seaside village of Ardmore in County Waterford, this well-preserved early Christian monument stands as a silent witness to Ireland's rich monastic past. Dating back to the 12th century, the tower's primary purpose was to serve as a belfry and a place of refuge for the monks from Viking raids. Its striking cylindrical shape, capped with a conical roof and featuring a unique doorway raised above ground level, showcases the ingenuity and craftsmanship of early Irish archite

19th Century illustration of the statue of Henry Grattan in College Green facing Trinity College, Dublin, created by John Henry Foley in 1876. Grattan (1746-1820) was an Irish politician and lawyer who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century from Britain. Stock Photo

RM2F44860–19th Century illustration of the statue of Henry Grattan in College Green facing Trinity College, Dublin, created by John Henry Foley in 1876. Grattan (1746-1820) was an Irish politician and lawyer who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century from Britain.

RMBMRJT4–Portrait photo c1920s of Irish poet William Butler Yeats (1865 - 1939) - winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.

An early illustration of King Edward III (1312-1377) of England. It was during his reign the Statutes of Kilkenny where passed in a parliament held in Kilkenny, A.D. 1367, before Lionel Duke of Clarence, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. They outlined in great detail all manifestations of the Irish way of life as practiced by the king's English subjects. Stock Photo

RM2RD77A2–An early illustration of King Edward III (1312-1377) of England. It was during his reign the Statutes of Kilkenny where passed in a parliament held in Kilkenny, A.D. 1367, before Lionel Duke of Clarence, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. They outlined in great detail all manifestations of the Irish way of life as practiced by the king's English subjects.

[ 1920s Japan - Collecting Indigo Plants ] — Two women wearing conical sugegasa hats are working with a large basket of Japanese indigo plants, used for aizome dyeing, ca. 1920 (Taisho 9). The distinctive blue color of the indigo plant became symbolic for Japan. “Japan is a country filled with a mystical blue color,” wrote Irish-born author Lafcadio Hearn shortly after his arrival in Japan in 1890 (Meiji 23). The color gradually faded from common use after the importation of synthetic indigo technology in 1880. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C08B9N–[ 1920s Japan - Collecting Indigo Plants ] — Two women wearing conical sugegasa hats are working with a large basket of Japanese indigo plants, used for aizome dyeing, ca. 1920 (Taisho 9). The distinctive blue color of the indigo plant became symbolic for Japan. “Japan is a country filled with a mystical blue color,” wrote Irish-born author Lafcadio Hearn shortly after his arrival in Japan in 1890 (Meiji 23). The color gradually faded from common use after the importation of synthetic indigo technology in 1880. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

A late 19th century photograph of an RIC policeman next to the Gough Statue, by the sculpture J.H.Foley, in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland. Field-Marshall Gough. An Irish native of Woodhouse, County Limerick, he participated in a number of British military campaigns and died in 1869. Stock Photo

RM2PR4401–A late 19th century photograph of an RIC policeman next to the Gough Statue, by the sculpture J.H.Foley, in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland. Field-Marshall Gough. An Irish native of Woodhouse, County Limerick, he participated in a number of British military campaigns and died in 1869.

Black and white shot of a ruined, abandoned cottage on Inishmaan (Inis Meain), one of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway in the west of Ireland. Stock Photo

RM2H8E034–Black and white shot of a ruined, abandoned cottage on Inishmaan (Inis Meain), one of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway in the west of Ireland.

Many British absentee landlords in 19th Century Ireland, realized they could get a higher income by turning their properties to pasture than to continue with the old practice of collecting rents from tenant farmers. The most common way of getting rid of unwanted tenants was by eviction, a practice aided by the RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) as seen here in Connemara, County Galway. Stock Photo

RM2F26R82–Many British absentee landlords in 19th Century Ireland, realized they could get a higher income by turning their properties to pasture than to continue with the old practice of collecting rents from tenant farmers. The most common way of getting rid of unwanted tenants was by eviction, a practice aided by the RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) as seen here in Connemara, County Galway.

RME4E13D–Oliver Goldsmith 1728 - 1774, an Irish writer and physician,

Engraving of Daniel O'Connell (1775 – 1847), often referred to as The Liberator or The Emancipator, was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century. Stock Photo

RMRKB3YB–Engraving of Daniel O'Connell (1775 – 1847), often referred to as The Liberator or The Emancipator, was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century.

A late 19th century photograph of the Parnell Memorial Car in Dublin City, Ireland. Charles Stewart Parnell was born on 27 June 1846 in County Wicklow into a family of Anglo-Irish Protestant landowners and elected to parliament in 1875 as a member of the Home Rule League (later re-named by Parnell the Irish Parliamentary Party). Stock Photo

RM2PR44AE–A late 19th century photograph of the Parnell Memorial Car in Dublin City, Ireland. Charles Stewart Parnell was born on 27 June 1846 in County Wicklow into a family of Anglo-Irish Protestant landowners and elected to parliament in 1875 as a member of the Home Rule League (later re-named by Parnell the Irish Parliamentary Party).

Thomas Moore, 1779 - 1852, an Irish poet, writer, translator, and ballad singer, Stock Photo

RMDG35EC–Thomas Moore, 1779 - 1852, an Irish poet, writer, translator, and ballad singer,

Thomas Francis Meagher (1823 – 1867) was an Irish nationalist and leader of the Young Irelanders in the Rebellion of 1848. After he introduced the Tricolour in Waterford City he was being convicted of sedition and sentenced to death, but received transportation for life to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) in Australia. In 1852 he escaped and made his way to the United States, where he settled in New York City. Stock Photo

RMGR7ANW–Thomas Francis Meagher (1823 – 1867) was an Irish nationalist and leader of the Young Irelanders in the Rebellion of 1848. After he introduced the Tricolour in Waterford City he was being convicted of sedition and sentenced to death, but received transportation for life to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) in Australia. In 1852 he escaped and made his way to the United States, where he settled in New York City.

Irish Hand Loom weaver spinner spinning wheel yarn spindle lady man frame flax long draw linen hand powered craft woman Stock Photo

RMCBHT9Y–Irish Hand Loom weaver spinner spinning wheel yarn spindle lady man frame flax long draw linen hand powered craft woman

A late 19th century view of St Mary's Roman Catholic church, aka 'the church of St Kieran' and 'the Cathedral of the Assumption' in the Irish city of Kilkenny in County Kilkenny, Ireland on both banks of the River Nore. Designed by William Deane Butler (c.1794-1857) in 1842, from cut-limestone which was sourced locally, the cathedral has a cruciform plan and its style is described as ‘Early English Gothic’. Stock Photo

RM2R06P72–A late 19th century view of St Mary's Roman Catholic church, aka 'the church of St Kieran' and 'the Cathedral of the Assumption' in the Irish city of Kilkenny in County Kilkenny, Ireland on both banks of the River Nore. Designed by William Deane Butler (c.1794-1857) in 1842, from cut-limestone which was sourced locally, the cathedral has a cruciform plan and its style is described as ‘Early English Gothic’.

Powerful Black & white mid-shot portrait of legendary rockstar, singer/songwriter Morrissey in denim shirt. shot on the street outside The Grave Maurice pub, Whitechapel in London's East End to promote his single “Sunny” for Parlophone Records 1995. Stock Photo

RM2TD9YEA–Powerful Black & white mid-shot portrait of legendary rockstar, singer/songwriter Morrissey in denim shirt. shot on the street outside The Grave Maurice pub, Whitechapel in London's East End to promote his single “Sunny” for Parlophone Records 1995.

Monastary Clonmacnoise in Ireland Stock Photo

RFH5KAH1–Monastary Clonmacnoise in Ireland

Jonathan Swift or Isaac Bickerstaff, 1667 - 1745, an Irish writer and satirist of the early Enlightenment, author of Gulliver's Stock Photo

RMCP8KNA–Jonathan Swift or Isaac Bickerstaff, 1667 - 1745, an Irish writer and satirist of the early Enlightenment, author of Gulliver's

Knight with the long sword. Medieval knight illustration. Stock Photo

RF2J6N5BN–Knight with the long sword. Medieval knight illustration.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897 Stock Photo

RM2E1W04F–Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

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Portrait photo c1909 of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) - winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925. Stock Photo

RMBMTFA8–Portrait photo c1909 of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) - winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925.

Vintage Archaeological Museum. Visitors are looking at the exhibit. Historical skeleton of an extinct animal dinosaur and Irish elk or giant deer. Engraved hand drawn old monochrome sketch. Stock Vector

RFPKA5JA–Vintage Archaeological Museum. Visitors are looking at the exhibit. Historical skeleton of an extinct animal dinosaur and Irish elk or giant deer. Engraved hand drawn old monochrome sketch.