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[edit] "A patchwork of kingdoms"
Ireland in 1014 showing the patchwork of kingdoms. Clockwise from the north-east they are Ulidia, Oriel, Southern Ui Neill (Meath), Leinster, Munster, Connaught, Breifne, and Northern Ui Neill. The cities states of Dubh Linn (Dublin), Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick are also shown.
[edit] The Norman invasion
[edit] Gaelic re-conquest
Ireland in 1300, showing lands held by native Irish (green) and lands held by Normans (blue).
Ireland in 1450, showing lands held by native Irish (green), Anglo-Irish (blue) and the English king (red).