1312
Treaty of Inverness with Norway
Ireland
(First War of Independence) Treaty of Inverness, Robert I gave an undertaking to Haakon V of Norway to observe the terms of Treaty of Perth (1266). Bruce is remembered for …
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Ireland
1312
John de Wogan ceases to be justiciar; Edmund le Botiller will act as justiciar for the present
Ireland
John de Wogan ceased to be Justiciar of Ireland in 1313, and Edmund le Botiller (Butler) was appointed to act as Justiciar in his place. The Justiciar of Ireland was the chief …
1313
Robert the Bruce lands on Isle of Mann to wrest it from English Rule.
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 …
1314
Robert the Bruce defeated Edward II at Battle of Bannockburn.
Ireland
Bannockburn is a village immediately south of the city of Stirling in Scotland. It is named after the Bannock Burn, a stream running through the village before flowing into the …
1315
Thomas Dun, a privateer from Scotland, sailed into Holyhead, captured an English ship and over-ran Anglesay.
Ireland
Thomas Dun, a privateer from Scotland, sailed into Holyhead, captured an English ship and over-ran Anglesay. This September 12, 1315 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1315
Battle of Connor. Major victory for Edward Bruce in his invasion of Ulster
Ireland
Battle of Connor. Major victory for Edward Bruce in his invasion of Ulster. This September 10, 1315 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1315
Irish Ally, Edward Bruce of Scotland, arrives in Ireland.
Ireland
On May 25, 1315 Edward and his fleet (estimated at in excess of 6,000 men) landed on the Irish coast at points at and between Olderfleet Castle at Larne, and Glendrum. His brother …
1315
Edward Bruce, brother of Robert Bruce, having been invited by some Gaelic chiefs, leads an expedition to Ireland with the aim of conquering it
Ireland
Edward Bruce, brother of Robert Bruce, having been invited by some Gaelic chiefs, leads an expedition to Ireland with the aim of conquering it. This May 25, 1315 entry records a …
1316
Battle of Athenry, Irish rising in support of Edward Bruce
Ireland
The Second Battle of Athenry took place on the 10th August 1316 and was one of the most decisive battles of the Bruce Wars. It was in many ways part of a war within a war, as Felim …
1316
Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce, crowned High King of All Ireland.
Ireland
Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce, crowned High King of All Ireland. This May 2, 1316 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1316
Edward the Bruce and Irish allies engage English forces at the Battle of Ardscull, Ireland
Ireland
In 1315, Edward the Bruce, brother of King Robert, landed in Ulster where he crowned himself King of Ireland and appealed to the common Celtic heritage of the two nations for a …
1317
Bruces army marches south and reaches Castleknock, within sight of Dublin
Ireland
In May, 1316 Edward Bruce, younger brother of Robert I (and, by parliamentary act, his heir), was inaugurated King of Ireland, though with less than full Irish support. The English …