I have to present a seminar on Irish Nationalism in the 20th century. If anybody could give me any info or recommend site about irish history/nationslism i would be very grateful.
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Go to yahoo or google search and you'll find it
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First, I have to say that anything that the publisher "Llewellyn" has printed on the subject is probably fiction.  For your report you will want to stay to information that is academic and as historically accurate as possible--preferrably with references and written by someone recognized in the academic world as a scholar in Celtic studies.\n\nYou may be able to find something helpful in the links found here:\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag9QxQwCMDrM6U5mwIO3DU7sy6IX?qid=20061103204100AAuYbwM\n\nRemember that the Celts ranged all over Europe at different times, but I am guessing that you are looking for info about the insular Celts (those living on the isles).  Probably the oldest written myths are Irish, so you could look into the recommended books for Irish mythology.  I recommend "Ancient Irish Tales" by Cross and Slover.  My personal favorite authors are Barry Cunliffe and Miranda Green.  These are the books I enjoyed the most (and you should be able to find them in the European history section of your library):\nThe Gods of the Celts by Miranda Green\nThe Druids by Stuart Piggott ( dated but still good)\nThe Celts by Nora Chadwick\nThe World of the Druids by Miranda Green\nThe Ancient Celts by Barry Cunliffe\nPagan Celtic Britain by Anne Ross\nAtlas of the Celtic World by John Haywood (I really found this reference book useful to understand where the Celts came from and when they migrated.  Geography [especially ancient geography] wasn't one of my best subjects).\n\nIf you have a specific Celtic area that you're interested in (like Ireland, Britian or Wales) e-mail me and I may be able to recommend more.
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If you're gonna be in Nova Scotia, make sure you spend some time on Cape Breton -- closest vistas to Ireland you'll see on this continent.\n\nNever played the course (just bought the shirt) so I don't know what the holes are like, but the area around Cape Breton Highlands has tremendous views.\n\nhttp://www.highlandslinksgolf.com/welcome.html
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Here is a good site to go and look at to find alot of information about Ireland..\nhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/ireland/mapanswers.shtml\n\nThis site goes into great detail about everything on Ireland(i.e. location, high and low points, seas surrounding it). At the bottom of the page there are related links and they go into Maps of Ireland-Ireland's Geography-\n\nAlso, this site is really great too,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland, it talks about where Ireland lies(between what seas), and how its the 3rd largest and what not..\n\nThese are really helpful..\n\nGood luck
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The Google Gaelicize Groop: http://groups.google.com/group/gaelicize\n\nScottish Gaelic related, the group differs from most other groups of the name by non-mercenary way of seeing the problem dealing with. \n\nEnthusiasts ready to share their precious teaching/learning experience and painfully gathered Gaelic learning materials are welcome!\n\nWe have www and ed2k links to download nearly all audio courses, dictionaries and related books ever issued. Copyright? Hmmm... That you mention it you defenitely want Gaelic to die and be buried in a golden coffin...
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Hi Mehak, all the information that you need is here.\n\n\nCountries, Facts & Figures.\n\nhttp://countrystudies.us/\n\nhttps://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html\n\nhttp://education.yahoo.com/reference/factbook/;_ylt=AjgPIHeVuFG24KzyHBaLfaBeCc0F\n\nhttp://www.mistupid.com/geography/flags.htm\n\nhttp://www.sitesatlas.com/Maps/Info/countries.htm\n\nhttp://www.sitesatlas.com/\n\nhttp://www.scalloway.org.uk/\n\nhttp://www.nationalgeographic.com/index.html\n\nHistory of Nations\n\nThis site has a history of every nation in the world as well as many  non-sovereign territories.  Each country is covered by a brief essay which gives the highlights of each nation's history.\n\nhttp://www.historyofnations.net/\n\nGood luck.\n\nKevin, Liverpool, England.
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I just did a search for "Kennedy Administration and the Middle East" and came up with the web site listed below.  It looks very interesting.  Good Luck.
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http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html has a few versions of folktales from different countries.\n\nI recommend going to the library, there are some nice collections of folktales and myths out there.\n\nThe most famous Irish "myth" is the story of the Tuatha de Danaan, and there is some speculation that it is actually an embellished adaptation of the history of how one group took over from earlier people, since the Children of Danae came in with superior weapons and looks and had great battles with the Fir Bolg.  I wouldn't call any of these stories "myths" around Irish people though, we tend to get a teensy bit defensive most of us, ingrained thought that even the most fantastic story has at least a grain or two of truth in it.  What's interesting is that most of the old gods had "saint" tacked on and kept most of their attributes - "St. Brigid (sometimes Brid or Bride)" is a prime example.\n\nFor German stuff, check out http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/ger1500.html which is a college course's site but has some good links.  If you're not already familiar with the Norse gods, you might check out http://www.dickinson.edu/~eddyb/mythology/Creation-1.html first for the basic creation story.  Keep in mind that there are places still where the norse gods are still honored as an active religion, not myth, so it would be nice if you kept this in mind.\n\nHope this helps, but I can tell you that you're going to find better resources in a print library for something like this.\n\n\nBy the way, the "banshees" mentioned above is an anglicized spelling of Ban Sidhe - try looking that up!  A lot of Americans, even those of Irish descent, seem to have a strange opinion of all things Irish, including songs and stories - I suppose I should blame Americanization efforts of parents along with things along the lines of "Darby O'Gill & the Little People."  It's fine to laugh at your stage paddy, I'm the first to howl at those sorts of jokes,  but know what being Irish really means too.  We gained a lot by coming to this country, but it seems the wild geese may have lost more than we gained.
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Let me declare an interest before I post my answer to your question. My grandmother, a young girl with eight sisters, were sent from Mayo by their family to the safety of England. They lived in a workhouse in Oldham, Lancashire. \nMy father was brought up catholic and became an altar boy. He married my mother, a protestant. My mum and dad were shunned by dad's side of the family until 12 years after teh wedding when, in 1958, I was born.\nMost of us in England only took an interest in Irish / Ulster affairs when the bombing and terror came to 'the mainland'. As a young child, accompanying my dad's family to the Irish Land League club in Oldham, i was accustomed to seeing the shamrock of Sinn Fein. It was an image that held no fear for me.\nTo me, one thing is clear. We stole Ireland from the Irish and we can never give it back. Our countries were different places at the time of partition. The time in which a United Ireland my have explored its new 'Irishness' has passed. The age has already dawned of 'the global village.' Where i live now, fellow mancunians oriniginate from Poland and eastern europe, from all points of Africa and Asia; from South America and Australasia. What was 'Englishness' has gone and some mourn; and with it the era in which a United irishness might have been explored and culivated.\nI love Ireland: i love its music and liteature, i love its people and its landscape. I am truly sorry, as a born and brought up Brit, for all that my mother country perpetrated upon my father's mother's country.\nI feel at home in Mayo, but i know it can never be my home. It is a comfort to know I can go there any time I like and have a beer or two at Molloy's.\nIreland, like England, belongs to the world now. It's yours, but it's mine, too.\n\nWith respect and warm regards\n\nScannan
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My husband and I have some interest in this area also.  WE have used the attached website to find translations of phrases and words.  Like you we have not found the software helpful.  WE think the best way is to find a real life person who speaks Irish Gaelic or to do one of the summer programs offered at some Irish colleges.  Living with a family that speaks Gaelic would be an added bonus if you could do that.  We use the beginners guide to help us learn a bit independently, but we  haven't yet found a way that suits us to learn Irish Gaelic.  If all goes well maybe a trip to Ireland someday. \n\nYou probably know about the websites I've included, but just in case you don't here they are.\n\nIs leor nod don eolach - A hint is sifficient for the wise.\n\nGood luck with it!
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I think it would be good to split the union especially now since its the 300th anniversary in 2007. I dont want to start arguments about countries which would survive outside of it or which countries support others. It is a myth that England supports the neighbouring countries though. Sure; Scotland for example is given a hefty supplemet every year to look after itself but only from money the UK (NOT England - contrary to popular belief) has earned ie from oil (which is actually Scottish anyway)and tourism - which all nations in the kingdom earn. Please dont continue flaming or anything. I havent said anything to insult anyone and everything I have said is fact. btw Robespierre made the classic fault assuming Wales and Scotland were in England. They are not and never have been, I strongly suggest you don't say that when you are in one of those smaller UK nations. You may be risking your health ;)
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The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland are on excellent terms and have been for decades.  \n\nAs for peace in Northern Ireland, it is in the process of happening.  We have had both the Good Friday "Belfast" agreement and there is another round of talks going on right now.  Peace in Northern Ireland is occuring due to diplomacy of all the parties involved.  The Provisional IRA has disbanded and the main aggitators are Loyalist Paramilitaries and dissended republicans.\n\nIrish re-entry into the UK is and never will be considered nor will a commonwealth.  I found that deeply offensive as would many Irish people. Irish people are happy and love their independence from the crown and we have one of the most stable democracies on the planet.  \n\nIrish re-unification is honestly not on the cards for a very long time if ever.  Many Irish people do not what Northern Ireland and the Republic to unify as it would harm us in both economic terms, and many Irish dont want the trouble of the northern irish parties.\n\nBack to the issue of a commonwealth.  The UK and Republic of Ireland are in something similar, its called the EU.
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http://www.thinkhistory.btinternet.co.uk\n\nmy friend gave me this site...she found it for some politics work we were doing but the name kinda suggests its for history too\n\ntheres one that is www.historylearning but i dnt know if its co.uk or .com or whatever?\n\nhope ya find what you are looking for!
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I'm not from Ireland but I have a rich breed of Irish blood in my tribal veins. Grandparents of both sides were born there and my maternal grandmother was born there. She was booked on the "TITANIC" to come over to Canada but traded in her ticket for some obscure French liner because her boyfriend was a steward on that ship! Often wondered about that! You know? the what if? question!?\n It is a wonderful land and when you go there do enjoy yourself. If you ever get to the blarney stone? Don't kiss it!
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I think that Scotland and Wales both have their own identity and language and there are probably separatist movements.  Northern Ireland should be returned to Ireland IMHO.
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Leave it ALONE; please.  The Irish Republican Army needs to be assigned to an embarrassing part in the back of a history book.\n\nAmericans have no truck with that unfortunate problem in Ireland and need to quit stirring the pot and donating resources to the rebels.  \n\nToo many people died in Ireland and the UK over these issues.  Mind you own business.\n\nDo you want people from Ireland to come over here and start a rebellion against our government?  No!\n\nWe have enough wars to worry about.  If you want to go to war then  volunteer for Iraq or Afghanistan.
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I'm currently reading a book called "United States of Europe" by T.R. Reid.  This book is thin and very easy to read even if you don't have a lot of interest in the subject.  It covers European attitudes about the new EU and about Americans in the preface and first chapter.  In fact the attitude of the citizens of Europe is the main focus of this book.\n\nIn general, Europeans, specially the younger generation are excited about the EU and feel themselves to be EU citizens.  The fact that political and economic borders have also disappeared creates a situation that people can live and work anywhere they choose.  \n\nI think it's great that you are looking into doing a paper on this as European unification will be marked as one of the greatest turning points in the history of mankind and we are alive at the time of its formation.  It's kind of like being there in the early days of Rome.\n\nI don't have any links, but the book I recommended is cheap to buy used from amazon and will answer many of your questions.\n\nGood luck.