(1173-75) The Norman Invasion XII - Revolt and Reprisal

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

🗓️ 3 December 2014

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

In 1173 Strongbow returned to Ireland after fighting in Normandy for his king Henry II. Within months he faced one of the biggest crises since the invasion had begun as Gaelic resistance to the Invasion surged. Not only was his castle at Kilkenny destroyed but west of the Shannon Ireland's most powerful king Rory O'Connor was planning a major assault on the colony. The Norman presence in Ireland teetered on the brink of potential annihilation. Listen to the podcast to find out what happened.

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0:46.8	ends on the 22nd of December 2023. Hello and this is my name is Finn Duwire and this is the Norman Invasion Part 12.
1:06.0	It's been a few weeks now since I've covered the story of the invasion, but this episode picks it up at a key turning point when the Gated Kings show unprecedented
1:16.9	unity and rise up against the Normans.
1:20.4	This show does need to backtrack on some ground we covered in part 10.
1:24.4	As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I did make an error that needs to be addressed.
1:28.8	So I will begin in 1173, as Strongbo, having spent a few months fighting for his king Henry II in Normandy
1:38.0	returns to Ireland to find the island facing upheaval and revolt.
1:43.0	Before I begin I want to remind you that the deadline for my crowd-funding campaign for my new book 1348
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1:56.1	This may well be the last podcast before the deadline arrives on December the 14th.
2:01.8	The response from you all to date has been amazing. I am
2:05.7	really grateful because it's only through the support of listeners just like you
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