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Famine Irish in Scotland

The Famine Irish in Glasgow

By Dr. Martin Mitchell
IA Newsletter June 11, 2022

April 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment

The Famine Irish in Glasgow features Sir Tom Devine, Emeritus Professor of Scottish History and Palaeography at the University of Edinburgh. Sir Tom looks at the Irish emigrants who arrived in Scotland’s largest city and explains how they were viewed and treated by the authorities, and by other important institutions and organisations.    Sir Tom’s four … [Read more...] about The Famine Irish in Glasgow

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July 12, 1690

Protestant William of Orange and his forces defeated Catholic James II on this day in 1690 at Battle of the Boyne. William’s victory rendered James II’s attempt to regain the British throne unsuccessful and allowed for a continuation of Protestant ascendancy in Ireland. The battle was fought across the River Boyne near Drogheda. July 12 is also known as “The Twelfth” or “Orange Day” in Belfast.

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