The province occupies much of the ancient Irish kingdom of Ulster and is often known by that name. 这个省占据了古爱尔兰阿尔斯特王国的很大一部分，并通常因其名而著称。
Satire was a favoured weapon in ancient Irish tribal societies where the satirical pen of the poet was feared even by the king and whose position was carefully protected by law. 在古爱尔兰部落社会里，讽刺作品是受欢迎的武器讽刺诗人的笔即使遭到国王的恐吓，依然得到法律的密切保护。
