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King Henry II
The Normans Take Over IrelandThe Normans now set about taking over the whole country. Hugh de Lacy took over Meath. He built lots of castles in Meath. John de Courtney captured Ulster. He built a big castle in Carrickfergus. De Burgo took over Connacht. Fitzgerald and Butler took over Munster. In less than 100 years, the Normans had control of nearly the whole country. Home ¦ Class Photographs ¦ Dates for Diary ¦ General Interest |Information ¦ Local History ¦ Newsletters ¦ Our Work ¦ Sporting Activities ¦ Useful Links ¦ Web Safety |
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King
Henry II did not want Strongbow to become too powerful. He came to Ireland in
1171 to check things out. Strongbow agreed to be loyal to the King. The Irish
bishops also agreed to be loyal because they thought that Henry II had been sent
by the Pope. Henry never had to fight one battle in Ireland, and yet he was now
“Lord of Ireland”.