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Before the Normans invaded in 1169,Ireland was ruled by Irish Kings, or Great Families.

Native Irish held kingdoms of Ulster,Connacht,Leinster and Munster, who passed their time skirmishing with each other. Hiberno-Danes held cities and towns on the coast,such as Dublin and Waterford.

The better armed Normans had swiftly conquered all of the East Coast,and built fortified towns,and had soon become less and less concerned with the wishes of the English King. In return,dissension was encouraged and their enemies assisted.

So by 1270,the Normans held about two-thirds of the country,and the Irish the rest.

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