Normans In Ireland Flashcards by Danielle Alade | Brainscape

Q

Who was the high king of Ireland?

A

Rory O’Connor

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Who was Rory O’Connor’s enemy

A

Dermot MacMurrough

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Who did Dermot go for help?

A

Henry II

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When did the Normans come to Ireland?

A

1169-1170

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Who led the Norman army that came to Ireland

A

Richard de Clare

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What was Richard de Clare’s nickname

A

Strongbow

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What was strongbow named king of ?

A

Leinster

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Who was appointed as Henry II representative

A

Hugh de lacy

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When did John de courcy come to Ireland?

A

1177

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Why did John de Courcy come to Ireland?

A

It’s because he wanted to conquer parts of Ireland and be rich and powerful

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What castles did de courcy build

A

Carrickfergus and dundrum

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Who was de courcys wife

A

Affreca

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Who was the king that was jealous of de courcy?

A

King John

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What did de courcy do that angered the king?

A

He’d started striking coins in his own name

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