Ireland

1318

Edward Bruce, brother of Robert the Bruce, killed in a battle near Dundalk, Ireland.

Ireland

Edward Bruce, brother of Robert the Bruce, killed in a battle near Dundalk, Ireland. This October 14, 1318 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1318

Richard de Clare, while defending his protégé Mahon O'Brien, is defeated and killed by Murrough O'Brien at Dysert O'Dea

Ireland

Richard de Clare, while defending his protégé Mahon O’Brien, is defeated and killed by Murrough O’Brien at Dysert O’Dea. This May 10, 1318 entry records a moment …

1322

Victory of Robert the Bruce of Scotland in Yorkshire.

Ireland

After returning from Scotland, Edward and Queen Isabella rested at Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire. The Scots were still nearby and met the English army lead by the Earl of Richmond …

1327

King Edward II of England died , succeeded by Edward III.

Ireland

King Edward II of England died , succeeded by Edward III. This September 21, 1327 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1327

King Edward III accedes to British throne

Ireland

Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377), also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England from January 1327 until his death in 1377. He is noted for …

1329

The Bishop of Ossory is charged with fomenting feuds among the magnatese

Ireland

The Bishop of Ossory was accused of inciting feuds among local magnates—a serious charge of meddling in regional power struggles. Facing these allegations, the bishop fled to …

1329

Robert the Bruce of Scotland, died.

Ireland

Robert I, (Roibert a Briuis in medieval Gaelic, Raibeart Bruis in modern Scottish Gaelic and Robert de Brus or Robert de Bruys in Norman French), usually known in modern English …

1329

Risings by the native Irish in various parts of Munster and Leinster, continuing into 1330

Ireland

The year 1329 marked the beginning of a tumultuous period in Ireland’s medieval history, characterized by a series of uprisings by the native Irish across Munster and …

1332

Edward Balliol, son of John Balliol, crowned at Scone.

Ireland

Edward Balliol, son of John Balliol, is crowned King of Scots at Scone in 1332 with English support, amid the ongoing struggle for the Scottish crown. His reign, however, is marked …

1332

Battle of Dupplin near Perth in which Edward Balliol defeated the Regent, Earl of Mar.

Ireland

The Battle of Dupplin Moor took place on August 11-12, 1332, near Perth in Scotland. It was a significant conflict during the Second War of Scottish Independence, in which Edward …

1332

Sir Anthony Lucys campaign in Munster, Ireland ends on this date

Ireland

Sir Anthony Lucys campaign in Munster, Ireland ends on this date. This May 2, 1332 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1333

King Edward III of England orders seizure of the Isle of Mann from the Scots.

Ireland

Edward III (13 November 1312 ? 21 June 1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times. His fifty-year reign began when his father, Edward II of England, was …