Breifne

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Was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland that split from Connacht.

Establishment

January 701: Breifne split from Connacht.

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 1173: After King Henry's departure, Tigernán Ua Ruairc, the petty king of Brefni, revolted. He was defeated and killed by Hugh de Lacy in 1172.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

January 1251: Border situation when the Majority of Munster (Ireland) fell under the control of England.

Disestablishment

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).

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Breifne

Establishment

Chronology

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

Disestablishment

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