Many hundreds of years ago kings and queens would have roamed Ireland’s different provinces – from the dramatic coastlines of Ulster to the rolling hills of the ancient fifth province of Mide (an area that in its greatest extent include the counties of Meath and Westmeath, along with parts of Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth and Offaly). These kings and queens played a significant part in t
he identity, history and culture of Ireland, with their stories involving historic battles, dramatic conversions, divisions of lands, power struggles and countless marriages. The process of crowning kings and queens for centuries in Ireland differed to the more formal approach taken in Britain. For instance, a king or queen may not have necessarily been chosen through lineage, but by the bravery and fortitude demonstrated on the battlefield. Join us on a journey back in time as we look at the lives and tales of some of Ireland’s most notable kings and queens, and follow in their footsteps by visiting landscapes and towns that have been influenced by these very characters. Be transported to ancient days and learn more about the importance of places like Cashel, Ferns, Killaloe and Tara, and their connection to the reign of Irish kings and queens for hundreds of years.
