One area of deep fascination in which I keep finding myself, and which I plan to continue sharing with you all is the stories of the Irish in the Spanish speaking world of the 18th and 19th centuries.
As his family was one of catholic descent, their prospects in Ireland from 1689 onwards were very limited. The Penal Laws introduced by the Protestant elite of Ireland severely limited the freedoms of Irish Catholics forcing many to seek a life abroad in Spain and France - more broadly this generation of Irish Catholics are referred to as the Wild Geese
A great read and someone who should be better known . I curious as to why the family left and went to Spain ?
As his family was one of catholic descent, their prospects in Ireland from 1689 onwards were very limited. The Penal Laws introduced by the Protestant elite of Ireland severely limited the freedoms of Irish Catholics forcing many to seek a life abroad in Spain and France - more broadly this generation of Irish Catholics are referred to as the Wild Geese
Great read thanks.
Glad you enjoyed, thank you!
Fascinating!
Thank you !
What a remarkable trajectory. I look forward to more stories about Irishmen abroad in this period.
It really was a whirlwind! I hadn’t expected such a vast life experience when I began readin!
I’ll have to see what sources I have that further explore the reforms, once a drill head always a drill head.
I had a lot of fun with this one!
Fascinating! I'd never heard of him and I was riveted!
I’m so pleased, thank you for reading!
Only about half way through, but a great piece. I will be enjoying the rest when I get a tea break.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed!