Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

Above : Map Of Leinster Power of the Great Lords.—The story of the Norman settlement is not, however, to be found in the records of the appointments and dismissals of nominal Chief Governors in Dublin. It follows, indeed, no single course, but varies with the varying fortunes of the great families to whom had been [...]

Above : Richard “Red Earl” De Burgh Logo De Courcey in ” Ulster.”—The extension of Norman power to the North was the result of pure brigandage, for there is no evidence that John De Courcey had even the excuse of a royal grant for his adventure. With a small body of picked men he marched [...]