History of Ireland/Timelines
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Early history
The English in Ireland
- 1155/6: Pope Adrian IV grants Henry II of England authority over Ireland
- 1169: first English forces arrive at the request of Dermot Mac Murrough to help against his enemies
- 1171: Henry II invades in person
- 1175: High King Rory O'Connor recognizes Henry as overlord; however, varying amounts of Ireland remain effectively independent of English rule for centuries
- 1177: Henry makes his son John Lord of Ireland
- 1199: John becomes king; the title of Lord of Ireland is henceforth fused with the English crown
- early 14th century: Irish Parliament established, representing English occupied areas