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The Norman Invasion and the Gaelic Recovery - The Irish Reaction

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Crisis resulting from the expansion of the Norman colony was postponed until mid-thirteenth century due to what?

The surprisingly long reigns of provincial Irish kings.

Name the Irish kings whose long reigns last to mid thirteenth century?

Cathal Croibhdhearg O'Connor of Connacht 1195-1224
Adoh 0'Neil of Tir Eoghain (1198-1230)
Donough O'Brien of Thomond or North Munster (1210 -42)
Dermot McCarthy (1209-29) and his brother Cormac Fionn (1230-47) of South Munster or Desmond

Name 2 obligations the Irish kings had to meet in order to keep hold of their lands?

When the Irish kings did resort to arms what normally was their intention?

What were the Irish Kings denied

They paid rent or tribute.
Was responsive to the mandates of the English Kings or his Justiciar.

to preserve the status quo.

Security of succession.

Who controlled the English government during the minority of Henry III? Who was he related to in Ireland and what land did he grant to family members in Ireland in 1226and what was the name of the family member?

Hubert de Burgh, brother to the late William de Burgh (the Conqueror). The whole of Connacht was declared forfeit and was granted to Richard de Burgh (son of William). 5 cantreds near the royal castle of Athlone were reserved for the kings use.

What was the consequence of the forfeiture of Connacht in 1226?

A prolonged war broke out that ended in 1235. With de Burgh in possession of 25 cantreds of Connacht and Cathal Croibhdhearg's surviving son Feidhlim still clinging to the title of King of Connacht and held the five royal cantreds around Athlone as the tenant in cheif of Henry III at a rent of £400 a year.

By the late 13th Century and 14th Century the English no longer had a clear military superiority. This was partly due to three separate groups of mercenaries. Name three separate groups of mercenaries operating in Ireland and briefly describe them

Kerns: bands of native Irish mercenaries, bare footed, bare headed and lightly armoured. In groups of 20 or so they hired themselves out to both Irish and Normans alike.

Routes: Anglo-Norman mercenaries (known to the Irish as Seirseanaigh) . In larger groups and more heavily armed.

Scottish galloglass: Where the Routes were running out in Ulster and Connacht they were being replaced by troops from the western Isle of Scotland.

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The Oxford History of Ireland | 9780192802026 | R F Foster, et al

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The Norman Invasion and the Gaelic Recovery - The Irish Reaction

6 important questions on The Norman Invasion and the Gaelic Recovery - The Irish Reaction

Crisis resulting from the expansion of the Norman colony was postponed until mid-thirteenth century due to what?

Name the Irish kings whose long reigns last to mid thirteenth century?

Name 2 obligations the Irish kings had to meet in order to keep hold of their lands?When the Irish kings did resort to arms what normally was their intention? What were the Irish Kings denied

Who controlled the English government during the minority of Henry III? Who was he related to in Ireland and what land did he grant to family members in Ireland in 1226and what was the name of the family member?

What was the consequence of the forfeiture of Connacht in 1226?

By the late 13th Century and 14th Century the English no longer had a clear military superiority. This was partly due to three separate groups of mercenaries. Name three separate groups of mercenaries operating in Ireland and briefly describe them

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Name 2 obligations the Irish kings had to meet in order to keep hold of their lands?

When the Irish kings did resort to arms what normally was their intention?

What were the Irish Kings denied