21 min listen
(1167-1169) The Norman Invasion III: The Conquest Begins
(1167-1169) The Norman Invasion III: The Conquest Begins
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2014
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Podcast episode
Description
This podcast looks at the first Normans to arrive in Ireland, in a chapter often forgotten by the history books. These mercenaries accompany Diarmait McMurrough who returned to Ireland in 1167 to pave the way for the larger forces of Strongbow. However if these warriors led by Robert FitzGodibert, thought the Gaelic Irish were going to be a pushover they are in for a rude awakening.They quickly run into the might of Rory O'Connor, perhaps the most powerful Gaelic King in Irish history and things don't go according to plan. Let me know what you thought of the show by contacting me @irishhistory on twitter or irishhistorypodcast on facebook For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jun 25, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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