1261
Battle of Callann
Ireland
The Battle of Callann was fought in August 1261 between the Hiberno-Normans, under John FitzGerald, and three Gaelic clans: MacCarthy, who held the Kingdom of Desmond, under …
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Ireland
1263
Invasion of Scotland by Hakon King of Norway attacked on beaches by gathering Scottish forces beginning the Battle of the Largs.
Ireland
In 1263, the Norwegian King Haakon the Old used Kirkwall as a base for his fruitless attempt to maintain Norse rule over the Western Isles. Hakon IV (1204-December 15, 1263), also …
1267
England Recognizes Llywelyn and his heirs as Kings of Wales and recognized the borders of their territory.
Ireland
Llywelyn was the second son of Gruffudd, the eldest, but illegitimate, son of Llywelyn the Great. With two of his brothers, he was invested with power in Gwynedd: following the …
1281
Stephen de Fulbourne, becomes justiciar and establishes a mint at Waterford
Ireland
Stephen de Fulbourn (died 3 July 1288) was an English-born cleric and politician in thirteenth-century Ireland: he was Justiciar of Ireland, and Archbishop of Tuam 1286–88. He was …
1282
Devorgilla, Countess of Galloway founded Balliol College, Oxford
Ireland
Devorgilla, Countess of Galloway, is credited with founding Balliol College, Oxford, in the late 13th century. A wealthy and influential noblewoman, she established the college in …
1282
Invading English Army defeated at Llandeilo, Wales, by Llywelyn II
Ireland
Invading English Army defeated at Llandeilo, Wales, by Llywelyn II. This June 16, 1282 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1282
Welsh Parliament declares war on England.
Ireland
The conquest of Wales by Edward I took place between 1277 and 1283. It is sometimes referred to as the Edwardian conquest of Wales, to distinguish it from the earlier (but partial) …
1283
Battle of the Largs
Ireland
Battle of Largs (1263) — A skirmish near Largs, Ayrshire, between Scottish forces and a Norwegian expedition led by King Haakon IV of Norway. Though not a large battle, the …
1283
Prince Dafydd III last native Prince of Wales executed by the English
Ireland
Although Wales was now held by Edward, another Welsh rising occurred in 1282 under Llywelyns brother, Dafydd. Again, the uprising was unsuccessful: Llywelyn was killed in a …
1284
At Caernarfon - Edward I of England declares his day old son as the Prince of Wales and thus the first pretender to the Welsh throne
Ireland
In 1282 Edward, King of England was determined to achieve total victory, although the cost in time, effort and money, undoubtedly caused him dismay. Edward attacked Llywelyn from …
1285
Second marriage of King Alexander III (to Yolanda de Dreux).
Ireland
Second marriage of King Alexander III (to Yolanda de Dreux). This October 14, 1285 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1286
Alexander III of Scotland died after crossing the river Forth to Fife at Queensferry.
Ireland
Born in 1241, the only son of Alexander II and his second wife, Marie de Coucy, Alexander became king at the age of seven, and only five days after the death of his father. He …