Richard De Clare, While Defending His Protégé Mahon O'Brien, Is Defeated and Killed by Murrough O'Brien at Dysert O'Dea
May 10, 1318
Richard de Clare, while defending his protégé Mahon O’Brien, is defeated and killed by Murrough O’Brien at …
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King Robert the Bruce Captured Berwick on Tweed
March 28, 1318
The siege of Berwick was an event in the First War of Scottish Independence which took place in April 1318. Sir James …
Bruces Army Marches South and Reaches Castleknock, Within Sight of Dublin
February 23, 1317
In May, 1316 Edward Bruce, younger brother of Robert I (and, by parliamentary act, his heir), was inaugurated King of …
Battle of Athenry, Irish Rising in Support of Edward Bruce
August 10, 1316
The Second Battle of Athenry took place on the 10th August 1316 and was one of the most decisive battles of the Bruce …
Edward Bruce, Brother of King Robert the Bruce, Crowned High King of All Ireland.
May 2, 1316
Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce, crowned High King of All Ireland. This May 2, 1316 entry records a …
Birth of Robert II of Scotland Ensures Royal Succession of Robert the Bruce
March 2, 1316
Robert II of Scotland was born on March 2, 1316, and he was the first monarch of the House of Stewart (Stuart), ruling …
Edward the Bruce and Irish Allies Engage English Forces at the Battle of Ardscull, Ireland
January 26, 1316
In 1315, Edward the Bruce, brother of King Robert, landed in Ulster where he crowned himself King of Ireland and …
Thomas Dun, a Privateer From Scotland, Sailed Into Holyhead, Captured an English Ship and Over-Ran Anglesay.
September 12, 1315
Thomas Dun, a privateer from Scotland, sailed into Holyhead, captured an English ship and over-ran Anglesay. This …
Battle of Connor. Major Victory for Edward Bruce in His Invasion of Ulster
September 10, 1315
Battle of Connor. Major victory for Edward Bruce in his invasion of Ulster. This September 10, 1315 entry records a …
Edward Bruce, Brother of Robert Bruce, Having Been Invited by Some Gaelic Chiefs, Leads an Expedition to Ireland With the Aim of Conquering It
May 25, 1315
Edward Bruce, brother of Robert Bruce, having been invited by some Gaelic chiefs, leads an expedition to Ireland with …
Irish Ally, Edward Bruce of Scotland, Arrives in Ireland.
May 25, 1315
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 …
Edward the Bruce of Scotland and His Irish Allies Win the Battle of Skerries in Kildare
February 1, 1315
Edward Bruce of Scotland, brother to King Robert Bruce of Scotland, and his Irish allies won the Battle of Skerries, …