Ireland History

Above: Edward III Castle

Edward III succeeded to the throne of England in 1527, in succession to his father Edward II. The Irish government emerged from the Bruce struggle weak; it now grew weaker year by year- engaged in defence rather than invasion; and the causes were not far to seek. The Irish, taking advantage of the dissensions and helplessness of the English, recovered a great part of their lands. The English all over the country were fast becoming absorbed into the native population.

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 under Anglo Norman Invasion. Tags: 1318, 1377, 1527, edward iii, john berinmgham, kilkenny, statue of kilkenny, statute. Comments: None

Above: Garett Oge Fitzgerald

When the lord deputy, Garrett Oge Fitzgerald, went to England in obedience to the king’s mandate, he left his son, the young Lord Thomas, as deputy in his place. On his arrival in London he was sent to the Tower, on various charges. He might possibly have got through his present difficulties, as he had through many others, but for what befell in Ireland, which will now be related.

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 under Anglo Norman Invasion. Tags: 1934, 1937, cromer, fitzgerald, gaerret, geraldines, oge, silken thomas, thomas, thomas fitzgerald. Comments: None