A concise and informative overview of the history of the Christian church in Ireland, this book covers a wide range of topics, from the early medieval period to the eve of the Reformation. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, it is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the role of the church in Irish history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.