Diarmuid Mac Murchada dies in May 1171,…
May 1171 CE
Diarmuid Mac Murchada dies in May 1171, and his son, Donal MacMurrough-Kavanagh claims the kingdom of Leinster in accordance with his rights under the Brehon Laws.
The Earl of Striguil also claims the kingship in the right of his wife.
The old king's death is the signal of a general rising, and Richard barely manages to keep Rory O'Connor out of Dublin.
At this time, Strongbow sends his uncle, Hervey de Montmorency, on an embassy to Henry.
This is necessary to appease the King, who is growing restive at the Earl's increasing power.
Upon his return, de Montmorency conveys the King's terms—the return of Strongbow's lands in Normandy, England and Wales as well as leaving him in possession of his Irish lands.
De Clare in return surrenders Dublin, Waterford and other fortresses to the King.
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