Bruce campaign in Ireland
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Was a three-year military campaign in Ireland by Edward Bruce, brother of the Scottish king Robert the Bruce.
Chronology
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February 1317: In 1317, during the First War of Scottish Independence, King Robert the Bruce's forces burned the town of Slane in County Meath, Ireland. This was part of the ongoing conflict between the Kingdom of Scotland and the English crown.
September 1316: During the First War of Scottish Independence, King Robert the Bruce of Scotland led his forces to capture the castles of Greencastle and Northburgh in 1316, expanding his territory in Ireland.
April 1317: The turning point came in early April 1317 when the new King's Lieutenant Roger Mortimer landed in southern Ireland with reinforcements. With no adequate supplies, no support from the Irish people and amid further fighting, the Scots retreated to Ulster.
February 1317: Before February 23, the Scottish army was in front of Dublin.
January 1316: In December 1315, King Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeated a force led by Roger Mortimer of Wigmore at Kells. This victory was a significant moment in the First War of Scottish Independence, solidifying Bruce's control over the region.
January 1315: In 1315, during the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce bypassed Dublin and advanced to Kildare in southern Ireland, as part of their campaign against English rule in Ireland.
May 1315: Edward Bruce, the younger brother of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland, landed at Larne in Antrim on May 26, 1315.
June 1315: The Scots, led by King Robert the Bruce, captured Dundalk from the English forces.
September 1315: The defeat of the Earls of Ulster secured Edward Bruce a base in Ulster.
January 1316: Ardscull at Athy on 26 January 1316.
February 1316: The Scots retreated to Ulster in view of their low supplies.
October 1316: Carrickfergus surrendered to Socttish forces in September 1316.
April 1317: In 1317, Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland, led a military campaign through Leinster and Munster in Ireland. They bypassed Dublin and headed southwest, eventually reaching Limerick in early April.
