Death, Burial And Commemoration In Ireland, 1550 1650 by Clodagh Tait

Continuity and Change

This insightful exploration delves into the evolving practices and cultural significance of death, burial, and commemoration in Ireland during the transformative period between 1550 and 1650. It examines how religious, political, and social changes influenced funerary customs and the ways in which communities remembered the deceased. Through a detailed analysis of historical records, the work sheds light on the interplay between tradition and change, revealing the complex layers of identity and memory that shaped Irish society in the early modern era.