Medieval Period
Donegal Friary is founded
Donegal Friary is in Donegal town, on the water’s edge at the entrance of the harbor. The O’Donnell clan built the Friary in 1474 with support from the Franciscan order.
Medieval Period
Medieval Period
High King Edward Bruce Of Ireland
Edward Bruce was the younger brother of Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots. In 1315, King Robert sent his brother to Ireland to create a second front against the Anglo-Normans.
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The Battle for Ballymote Castle
Built in the early 14th century Ballymote castle stands in the market town of Ballymote in County Sligo, in the province of Connacht. The castle exchanged hands between the Irish and English many times over […]
Medieval Period
The Gallowglasses Arrive From Scotland
From the earliest times, there has always been a lot of movement between the people of Ireland and Scotland.
Medieval Period
Castles In Ireland
Ireland is famous for its castles with many in ruin across the Irish countryside and others restored back to its formal glory either as a hotel or tourism location.
Medieval Period
Anglo-Normans Invade The Kingdom of Ulaid
By the 12th century, the Kingdom of Uladh belonged to the Irish dynasty that dominated Ireland’s northern territories but by 1177 they would be overthrown by the invading Anglo-Normans. […]
Medieval Period
Henry II King of England Invades Ireland
King Henry II’s invasion of Ireland in 1171 marked a critical point in Irish history, as it led to the establishment of English control over significant portions of the island. […]
Medieval Period
The Anglo-Norman Invasion of Ireland: Conquest and Transformation
The Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland began in 1169, led by mercenaries aiding the Irish king Dermot MacMurrough. […]
Medieval Period
The Battle of Clontarf: Downfall of the Vikings
The Battle of Clontarf, fought on April 23, 1014, was one of the most significant and famous battles in Irish history. […]
Medieval Period
Brian Boru: The High King of Ireland
Brian Boru, High King of Ireland (941–1014), united much of the island, defeated the Vikings at Clontarf, and is remembered as a symbol of Irish unity and strength.
Medieval Period
The Viking Settlement of Dublin
When the Vikings came to Ireland they mostly performed hit & run raids. There were no large towns or cities so their raids focused on settlements around costal areas.
Medieval Period
History Of Vikings Invading Ireland
The Vikings first invaded Ireland in 795 AD. A small group of Norse warriors attacked a monastery on the east coast, plundering it of its valuables such as relics, and laid it to waste.