Polity East Breifne

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Was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland. Following the Battle of Magh Slecht in 1256, Bréifne split into West Breifne and East Breifne.

Establishment

  • January 1257: Following the Battle of Magh Slecht in 1256, Bréifne split into West Breifne (ruled by the Ua Ruairc) and East Breifne (ruled by the Ua Raghallaigh).

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 1401: From 1261, the weakening of the Normans enabled local Irish lords to reclaim large amounts of land that their families had lost since the Norman conquest. During this period, the lords of East Breifne successfully reconquered their ancestral territories.

Disestablishment

  • January 1608: East Breifne is conquered by England.