The history of Ireland is ravaged with English rule and oppression since the Normans invaded and took control of England Penal laws The Great Famine Land owned by protestants, English loyalists and English descendants English take control of the Irish government Ireland is annexed to England Jacboites Williamite War Act of Union Plantations Trade economy was heavily unfavorable for the Irish Famine of 1740-1741 1789 rebellion IRA Henry II Daniel O’Connell Papal Bull Statues of Kilkenny Henry VIII