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The Crusades and Ireland

Gone Medieval

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The Rise of the Lacy in Ireland

The lacy is a favourite of Henry II, he's installed as a counterbalance against Strungbo. He extended his kingdom from the Shannon to the sea and also went around building castles for other people. And very quickly it seems that he became embroiled in a sort of conspiracy with Philippa Augustus to actually overthrow John. Hugh himself refuses to submit to John so he retreats up into old Tariq Fergus surrounded by upwards of 5,000 men but still tries to hold out until the end.

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