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Daniel Kirkpatrick

@nipilgrim

Northern Irish Writer | Author | Historical Fiction | Irish History Blogger #IronAge #Ireland #AmWriting #Christian

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The Wandsworth Shield - an Iron Age shield dating to the 2nd century BC. It was found while dredging the River Thames at Wandsworth in South London during the first half of the 19th century. Now part of the collections at the British Museum. šŸ“ø My own. #FindsFriday #IronAge

The Wandsworth Shield - an Iron Age shield dating to the 2nd century BC. It was found while dredging the River Thames at Wandsworth in South London during the first half of the 19th century. Now part of the collections at the British Museum. šŸ“ø My own. #FindsFriday #IronAge
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Dive into the legend of Manannan, the maritime ruler of the Celtic Isles. Discover his tales and influence in mythology. 🌊 #CelticMyth #MythologyMonday buff.ly/NuTngKh

Dive into the legend of Manannan, the maritime ruler of the Celtic Isles. Discover his tales and influence in mythology. 🌊 #CelticMyth #MythologyMonday

buff.ly/NuTngKh
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šŸ”„ On this day in 1561, Shane O’Neill stood defiant against the English Crown, earning the label of ā€˜traitor.’ His rebellion echoed the fierce resistance of Irish chieftains striving to preserve their autonomy. #TudorIreland #OnThisDay #IrishHeritage #HistoryLovers

šŸ”„ On this day in 1561, Shane O’Neill stood defiant against the English Crown, earning the label of ā€˜traitor.’ His rebellion echoed the fierce resistance of Irish chieftains striving to preserve their autonomy.

#TudorIreland #OnThisDay #IrishHeritage #HistoryLovers
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In my travels around the Lake District I had the joy of visiting Castlerigg Stone Circle (around 2500BC) with its incredible panoramic views #standingstonesunday

In my travels around the Lake District I had the joy of visiting Castlerigg Stone Circle (around 2500BC) with its incredible panoramic views #standingstonesunday
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9 June 597 AD – Death of Saint Columba #OTD #IrishHistory Saint Columba (Colum Cille), renowned missionary and founder of the abbey on Iona, died on 9 June 597 AD. He is one of Ireland’s three patron saints and a key figure in the Hiberno-Scottish mission.

9 June 597 AD – Death of Saint Columba #OTD #IrishHistory

Saint Columba (Colum Cille), renowned missionary and founder of the abbey on Iona, died on 9 June 597 AD. He is one of Ireland’s three patron saints and a key figure in the Hiberno-Scottish mission.
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Did you know Irish Ogham may have begun as a secret form of communication—or a way of counting cows? #EpigraphyTuesday #ancienthistory danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/2025/02/10/ogh…

Did you know Irish Ogham may have begun as a secret form of communication—or a way of counting cows?
#EpigraphyTuesday #ancienthistory danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/2025/02/10/ogh…
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Newgrange vs. the Pyramids: What’s older: the pyramids or Ireland’s Newgrange tomb? Newgrange was built ~5,000 years ago – centuries before Giza ļæ¼! Subscribe now to get the next issue early: danielkirkpatrick.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bc… #tombtuesday

Newgrange vs. the Pyramids:
What’s older: the pyramids or Ireland’s Newgrange tomb? Newgrange was built ~5,000 years ago – centuries before Giza ļæ¼! Subscribe now to get the next issue early: danielkirkpatrick.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bc… #tombtuesday
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11 June 1534 – Silken Thomas’s Rebellion Begins #OTD #IrishHistory On 11 June 1534, Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare (ā€œSilken Thomasā€), publicly renounced his allegiance to King Henry VIII in Dublin, marking the start of his ill-fated rebellion against English rule.

11 June 1534 – Silken Thomas’s Rebellion Begins #OTD #IrishHistory

On 11 June 1534, Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare (ā€œSilken Thomasā€), publicly renounced his allegiance to King Henry VIII in Dublin, marking the start of his ill-fated rebellion against English rule.
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Late Bronze Age Gold dress fastener. Penannular ornament with a broad curving form ending in very large expanded terminals. Found in Ireland. 1000BC-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description British Museum

Late Bronze Age Gold dress fastener. Penannular ornament with a broad curving form ending in very large expanded terminals. Found in Ireland. 1000BC-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description <a href="/britishmuseum/">British Museum</a>
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18 June 1542 – Crown of Ireland Act Enacted #OTD #IrishHistory The Irish Parliament in Dublin passed the Crown of Ireland Act on 18 June 1542, elevating the Lordship of Ireland to a full kingdom and making Henry VIII its first king.

18 June 1542 – Crown of Ireland Act Enacted #OTD #IrishHistory

The Irish Parliament in Dublin passed the Crown of Ireland Act on 18 June 1542, elevating the Lordship of Ireland to a full kingdom and making Henry VIII its first king.
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Late Bronze Age gold plated penannular ring with copper alloy core. Found in Ireland. Produced 1150-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description credit British Museum

Late Bronze Age gold plated penannular ring with copper alloy core. Found in Ireland. Produced 1150-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description credit <a href="/britishmuseum/">British Museum</a>
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Sheet-bronze bucket, vessel created by riveting together three carefully shaped sheets of bronze. 950-750BC Dowris, Offaly Ireland #FindsFriday Image/Description credit British Museum

Sheet-bronze bucket, vessel created by riveting together three carefully shaped sheets of bronze. 950-750BC Dowris, Offaly Ireland #FindsFriday Image/Description credit <a href="/britishmuseum/">British Museum</a>
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29 June 1315 – Edward Bruce Attacks Dundalk #OTD #IrishHistory As part of his campaign in Ireland, Edward Bruce and his Scots-Irish allies attacked and largely destroyed the town of Dundalk on 29 June 1315, massacring much of its population.

29 June 1315 – Edward Bruce Attacks Dundalk #OTD #IrishHistory

As part of his campaign in Ireland, Edward Bruce and his Scots-Irish allies attacked and largely destroyed the town of Dundalk on 29 June 1315, massacring much of its population.
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I've always struggled to understand the different types of Irish megaliths, so I've created this guide - mainly for myself - on stone circles, types of tombs, cists and so on #tombtuesday danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/2025/07/01/typ…

I've always struggled to understand the different types of Irish megaliths, so I've created this guide - mainly for myself - on stone circles, types of tombs, cists and so on #tombtuesday danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/2025/07/01/typ…
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Late Bronze Age Gold sleeve fastener. The crescent-shaped body is decorated with longitudinal incised grooves on the outer surface. Discovered in Ireland. 1150-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description credit British Museum

Late Bronze Age Gold sleeve fastener. The crescent-shaped body is decorated with longitudinal incised grooves on the outer surface. Discovered in Ireland. 1150-750BC #FindsFriday Image/Description credit <a href="/britishmuseum/">British Museum</a>
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Of the 400 Irish deities, 12 gods stand out in particular for their symbolism and significance danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/2024/11/25/god… #mythologyMonday

Of the 400 Irish deities, 12 gods stand out in particular for their symbolism and significance danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/2024/11/25/god… #mythologyMonday
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Silver coin (siliqua) showing bust of Constantis II. Minted in Lyon 360-361AD. Discovered in Coleraine, Northern Ireland #FindsFriday Image/Description credit British Museum

Silver coin (siliqua) showing bust of Constantis II. Minted in Lyon 360-361AD. Discovered in Coleraine, Northern Ireland #FindsFriday Image/Description credit <a href="/britishmuseum/">British Museum</a>
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Did you know that there are over 1,500 megalithic monuments in Ireland today - some built more than 6,000 years ago—older than the Egyptian pyramids. I've pulled together a short guide to understand the various types: šŸ”— danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/irish-history/…

Did you know that there are over 1,500 megalithic monuments in Ireland today - some built more than 6,000 years ago—older than the Egyptian pyramids. I've pulled together a short guide to understand the various types:
šŸ”— danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/irish-history/…