(1170) The Norman Invasion V. The Arrival of Strongbow and the Siege of Waterford

Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

Ireland, Irish History, Norman Invasion, Great Hunger, Vikings, Interviews, History, War Of Independence, Great Famine

4.7 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 31 July 2014

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

In the summer of 1170, Ireland stood on a precipice. After the arrival of several hundred Norman mercenaries in 1169 the fortunes of Diarmait McMurrough had changed. He had reconquered his lost power in the kingdom of Leinster and re-established himself as a major player in Irish politics.

However this was only the beginning, a violent prelude to Diarmait’s main ambition. He was still waiting for the main force of his mercenaries lead by the Norman Lord Strongbow to arrive and when they did they in the summer of 1170 they did not fail to make their mark. The arrival of the Norman lord and 1200 men signaled the beginning of a dark period in Irish history fittingly preceeded by the battle of Baginbun in May and then followed by the siege of Waterford in August. These crucial encounters form the basis of this episode.

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0:45.0	Hello and welcome to the Irish History Podcast.
0:50.0	My name is Finn Duwara and this is the Norman Invasion Part 5, the arrival of Strongbow and the Siege of Watford.
0:59.0	This show looks at one of the most crucial years in Irish history, 1170, when the main
1:06.9	Norman force under Strongbow finally landed in Ireland.
1:11.8	His arrival was preceded and followed by two major battles,
1:16.6	Bagging Bunn in May and the Siege of Waterford in August, and these form the basis of today's show.
1:24.4	I have to say I have really enjoyed making this episode as it contains some of the most fascinating
1:30.4	events we have yet covered in Ireland's medieval history.
1:34.7	Now before I get in to what is a somewhat bloody episode, I just want to remind you of
1:39.1	my upcoming tours of medieval Dublin.
1:42.3	My tour of medieval Dublin is a unique chance for you to see
1:46.5	what survives of the medieval city in the modern landscape and hear the stories of our long dead ancestors.
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