1170 in Ireland

Events from the year 1170 in Ireland.

Events

• 21 September - Following a siege, combined Anglo-Norman and Irish forces seize Dublin, forcing Ascall mac Ragnaill, King of Dublin, into exile.
• Arrival of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (Strongbow).
• Strongbow is married to Dermot MacMurrough’s daughter, Aoife.
• Invasion of Meath.

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