Geoffrey De Marisco, Resigns
July 17, 1221
Geoffrey de Marisco (du Marais), who held the office of Justiciar of Ireland from 1215 to 1221 He was married to Eve de …
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A Bull of Pope Honorius III Affirmed the Independence of the Catholic Church in Scotland
November 21, 1218
A papal bull is a type of public decree, letters patent, or charter issued by a pope of the Catholic Church. It is named …
The Union of the Diocese of Glendalough With That of Dublin, Having Been Promulgated by Pope Innocent III Last Year, Is Confirmed by Pope Honorius III
October 6, 1216
The union of the diocese of Glendalough with that of Dublin, having been promulgated by Pope Innocent III last year, is …
King Alexander II Crowned at Scone
December 6, 1214
Alexander II (Medieval Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Uilliam; Modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Uilleim; 24 August 1198 – 6 July …
King William I (Lion). Died at Stirling
December 4, 1214
William the Lion, sometimes styled William I and also known by the nickname Garbh, ’the Rough’,(c. 1142 – 4 …
John Comyn, Archbishop of Dublin, Dies and Is Buried in Christ Church Cathedral
October 25, 1212
John Comyn, Archbishop of Dublin, dies and is buried in Christ Church Cathedral. This October 25, 1212 entry records a …
King John Sails From Dublin for England
August 24, 1210
August 1201 – King John Departs Dublin for England After a Campaign in Ireland After arriving at Waterford in June, King …
King John Captures William De Braose, 4th Lord of Bramber
July 28, 1210
William de Braose, (or William de Briouze), 4th Lord of Bramber (1144/1153 – 9 August 1211), court favourite of King …
King John Lands at Waterford
June 20, 1210
King John lands at Waterford. This June 20, 1210 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
King John Makes Hugh De Lacy Earl of Ulster
May 29, 1205
King John makes Hugh de Lacy Earl of Ulster. This May 29, 1205 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
Arthur I of Brittany Assassinated by His Uncle, John of England
April 13, 1203
Arthur I ( French: Arthur 1er de Bretagne) (29 March 1187 – presumably 1203) was 4th Earl of Richmond and Duke of …
Gruffydd Ab Rhys II, Died
July 25, 1201
Gruffydd ap Rhys II (died 25 July 1201) was a prince of Deheubarth in south-west Wales He was the son of Rhys ap …