Ailech

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Was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland that split from Ulaidh (Ulster).

Establishment

January 451: Ailech kingdom split from Ulaidh (Ulster).

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 1178: Anglo-Norman knight John de Courcy conquered Ulster in 1177.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

January 609: The kingdom reached its peak under Áedán mac Gabráin (574-608). During his reign the power and influence of Dál Riata grew. He led an expedition to Orkney and the Isle of Man, and attacked the British kingdom of Strathclyde.

January 643: During the reign of Domnall Brecc, Dál Riata, a Gaelic kingdom in Scotland and Ireland, suffered serious defeats in 642. The territory of Ailech in Ireland was lost during this time, marking the end of Dál Riata's "golden age."