Norman invasion and Anglo-Norman rule in Ireland (1169-1318)

1. Diarmait Mac Murchada seeks Norman military aid

   Jan 1, 1167Labels: Diarmait Mac, Leinster, Cambro-Normans

   • Diarmait
   • Invasion

2. First Anglo-Norman forces land at Bannow Bay

   May 1, 1169Labels: Bannow Bay, County Wexford, Anglo-Normans

   • 1169 Ireland
   • Invasion

3. Strongbow takes Waterford and Dublin

   Aug 1, 1170Labels: Strongbow, Waterford, Dublin

   • Invasion
   • 1171 Ireland

4. Diarmait dies; succession dispute deepens

   May 1, 1171Labels: Diarmait Mac, Leinster, Succession dispute

   • Diarmait
   • 1171 Ireland

5. Henry II lands and asserts royal authority

   Oct 1, 1171Labels: Henry II, Waterford, Royal authority

   • Bagwell
   • Invasion

6. Synod of Cashel aligns Irish church governance

   Jan 1, 1172Labels: Synod of, Irish Church, Henry II

   • Cashel Synod
   • 1172 Ireland

7. Henry leaves; Meath granted to Hugh de Lacy

   Apr 17, 1172Labels: Hugh de, Meath, Henry II

   • Britannica
   • Invasion

8. Treaty of Windsor attempts a political settlement

   Jan 1, 1175Labels: Treaty of, Ruaidr Ua, Henry II

   • Windsor Treaty
   • Invasion

9. Council of Oxford names John as Lord of Ireland

   May 1, 1177Labels: Council of, Prince John, Lord of

   • 1177 Ireland
   • John Expedition

10. Prince John’s first expedition fails to consolidate rule

    Apr 25, 1185Labels: Prince John, 1185 expedition, Anglo-Normans

    • John Expedition
    • 1185 Ireland

11. John becomes king, tying Ireland closer to crown

    Apr 6, 1199Labels: King John, Lordship of, English Crown

    • 1199 Ireland
    • King John

12. Great Charter of Ireland issued under Henry III

    Nov 12, 1216Labels: Great Charter, Henry III, Magna Carta

    • Charter
    • Britannica

13. First representative Irish Parliament meets in Dublin

    Jan 1, 1297Labels: Irish Parliament, Dublin, Anglo-Normans

    • 1297 Ireland
    • Irish Timeline

14. Edward Bruce lands, opening a major anti-Lordship war

    May 26, 1315Labels: Edward Bruce, Scottish Invasion, Allied Irish

    • Bruce Campaign
    • Irish Timeline

15. Battle of Faughart kills Edward Bruce, ending the campaign

    Oct 14, 1318Labels: Battle of, Edward Bruce, Anglo-Irish forces

    • Faughart
    • Bruce Campaign