Its origins are linked to various tales, with the most prevalent one suggesting that the Black Irish are the progeny of Spanish mariners who were shipwrecked during the Spanish Armada of 1588.

The English sent fireships – old ships loaded with pretty much anything that would burn – among the Spanish. The Armada broke formation ... down the west coast of Ireland.

His plan is to defeat the ships of Queen Elizabeth I, and thereby enable Spanish forces in Holland ... and decides to lead the Armada up the east coast of England, round Scotland and Ireland, and sail ...

The drama is set in 1588 during the attack of the Spanish Armada. A young boy - Thomas Harte - and his father have just arrived onboard one of the English ships. They are not expecting to stay ...

The discovery of the letters between the Duke of Medina Sidonia, Commander of the Armada and his second in command, a man called Juan Martinez de Recalde illustrates the fierce naval battles ...

This, combined with the other factors such as English piracy, led to Philip finally deciding to invade England, by means of the Spanish Armada. Philip’s plans for the invasion of England were ...

The Armada Hotel in Co Clare has been ... run in association with Bank of Ireland. The four-star hotel, located at Spanish Point, has been in operation for 55 years. Led by chief executive John ...