Henry II sends his son John to Ireland; John lands at Waterford on this date to assert control over Hugh de Lacy, but he fails to achieve this. Henry still suspects that de Lacy wants to be king of Ireland

On April 25, 1185 in Celtic History

Henry ii sends his son john to ireland; john lands at waterford on this date to assert control over hugh de lacy, but he fails to achieve this. henry still suspects that de lacy wants to be king of ireland

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