Year of the Normans talk at Wexford Library - The man who sold Ireland - the legacy of Dermot MacMurrough

Dermot MacMurrough is a historical figure with few equals in Irish history. Over eight hundred years after his death, he remains reviled by many of his countrymen who believe him to be a traitor who opened the gates to invasion and centuries of occupation. His decision to collaborate with Richard fitz Gilbert de Clare ‘Strongbow’ on an invasion of Ireland is a watershed moment in Irish history that put Ireland on a new path that led to further conquest and colonization, albeit many years after Dermot’s death.

But to what extent can Dermot be considered a traitor? Is he truly responsible for what's often called ‘800 years of occupation'? How has Dermot's reputation changed in the centuries since his passing?  In this talk, Luke Bradley will tackle these big questions. 

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