The Bloody Summer of 1170: An Epic of Siege, Invasion & Conquest in Medieval Ireland

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

🗓️ 5 March 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

In May 1170, a small group of mercenaries landed in a remote corner of County Wexford, setting the stage for a dramatic chapter in Irish history. Just fourteen miles away, in the medieval city of Waterford, their arrival sparked intense debate and uncertainty. How would the city react to this looming threat? What unfolded was a real-life medieval epic of siege, invasion, and conquest that would forever change the course of Ireland. Join me as we journey back to the 12th century and explore this gripping story, brought to life with immersive soundscapes. Experience the tension, the battles, and the sieges that defined Ireland's history for centuries.

Sound by Kate Dunlea

Additional Narration by Aidan Crowe

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1:13.5	In April 1170, William Fern was a man on borrowed time.
1:19.5	He was going to die. There was no doubt about it. The only question was how.
1:24.4	If he did nothing, the leprosy that he had contracted would slowly consume and disfigure
1:29.3	his body, eventually leading to a painful death. However, Ferrand, who was a knight, chose another
1:35.9	option. He joined what seemed like a suicidal mission in Britain to invade Ireland. In late April,
1:43.5	Ferrand went to the small fleet of long ships that had been fitted out for the task,
1:48.0	their wooden hulls creaking in the water, and there he joined nine other knights,
1:54.0	70 archers and a handful of women, to cross the Irish Sea and start a war.
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