The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence — Fexingo History
The Penal Laws: How Ireland Was Broken from Within — Fexingo History
This episode discusses the Penal Laws of 1695-1720, which systematically dismantled Catholic life in Ireland after the Williamite War. It covers restrictions on Catholics, the transfer of land, the rise of "hedge schools," and the eventual unification of Catholic and Dissenter…