Strongbow & Aoife: The wedding that changed Ireland
Irish History Podcast
Fin Dwyer
4.7 • 1.8K Ratings
🗓️ 3 April 2024
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
In 1170, the Norman Lord Strongbow landed an army in Ireland. The following day, he launched a deadly assault on the nearby city of Waterford. Before the day was out, Strongbow had not only conquered Waterford in a brutal assault but also made time for his wedding.
This marriage changed Ireland forever.
Discover how the marriage of Aoife, a seventeen-year-old, and Strongbow, a man in his mid-forties, altered the course of Irish history. I also explore how it elevated Aoife to one of the most powerful women in medieval Irish history.
In addition, my supporters of "The Troubles" with Dr. Brian Hanley continues this week with part four, as we delve into the years 1970 and 1971. During this time, the IRA begins to engage the British Army across Northern Ireland.
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| 1:05.0 | On August 25th 11th70, the Norman Lord Strongbow, exhaled a sigh of relief as the walls of Watford collapsed. |
| 1:18.6 | His army had been repelled twice in their attempt to take the city, but they had finally breached the fortifications and as |
| 1:26.1 | his troops poured in, everyone knew the tide of battle had turned in Strongbow's favour. |
| 1:37.0 | There was still hard fighting ahead, but as the hours passed, the defenders realized their position was hopeless. Eventually, they would yield the city, Strongbo was in no mood for mercy |
| 1:46.3 | having captured the two men who had commanded the defense of Waterford he ordered |
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