Ireland Before The Normans Flashcards
Who brought the Normans to Ireland?
Dermot Macmurrough
What did the Ard Rí tell the sub kings to do?
He told the sub kings to gang up on Dermot Macmurrough
What did Dermot do when the sub kings ganged up on him?
Dermot fled to Wales and asked the Normans for help
When Dermot asked the Normans for help,what did they say?
They said they would do it if they had permission from their King,who was in France fighting at the time
What did the king say to Dermot when he asked for the kingship of Leinster back?
He said yes but only if he would become his vassal
Who was the king when Dermot asked for help?
Henry ll
When did dermots Norman army start to appear?
In 1169AD
Where did the Normans stay in Ireland when they first came?
In Wexford
Why did the Normans come?
Some came to restore their fortunes, some came to help Dermot retrieve his land, some to expand the Norman empire and others to simply enrich themselves
Who was the Ard Rí at this time?
Rory O’Connor
Did the Normans Capture Wexford Easily?
Yes
What was Rory O’Connor’s reaction when the Normans captured Wexford easily?
He was impressed and gave Dermot his kingship back,but he had to promise not to bring any more foreigners over to Ireland.
What was strongbow’s real name?
Richard de Clare
Who did Strongbow Marry
He Married Dermots daughter Aoife
What did people call Dermait Macmurrough
They called him Dairmuit Nangall which meant “Dermot of them foreigners”
