Historical Events tagged with "diarmait mac murchada"
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Military & Warfare
Norman Mercenaries Arrive in Ireland
May 1st, 1169 855 years ago
In 1169, a group of Norman mercenaries, led by Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow, landed at Bannow Bay in Leinster, marking the initiation of military intervention in Ireland. Their purpose was to support the claims of Diarmait Mac Murchada, an exiled Irish king, who sought to regain his throne after being ousted by rival factions. This landing set in motion a series of events that would lead to the significant involvement of the Normans in Irish affairs, transforming the socio-political landscape of Ireland for centuries to come.
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