Leinster

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Establishment

• January 186: Circa 175/185 AD, following a period of civil wars in Ireland, the legendary Cathair Mor re-founded the kingdom of Laigin (or Leinster).

Chronology

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1. Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland

Took place during the late 12th century, when Anglo-Normans gradually conquered and acquired large swathes of land in Ireland.

• January 1171: A small Anglo-Norman force was able to conquer parts of Leinster and the region around Dublin, establishing the Lordship of Ireland.
• January 1172: The English king claimed Meath and Waterford as royal ports.
• January 1176: The Kingdom of Leinster was conquered by England.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

• January 854: Norse (Vikings) occupied Dublin and founded the kingdom of Dublin.
• January 1126: End of the occupation of Leinster by Connacht (Connaught).
• January 1142: Mumu was ccupied by Laighin (Leinster) until 1141.

Disestablishment

• January 1176: The Kingdom of Leinster was conquered by England.