Strongbow Collection

Celtic Manners. --Marriage of Eva and Strongbow (engraving)
655256 Celtic Manners.--Marriage of Eva and Strongbow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celtic Manners.--Marriage of Eva and Strongbow)

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, taking leave of his brother (engraving)
3656189 Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, taking leave of his brother (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke)

Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Castle with the Rose Garden in the foreground

NORMANS IN IRELAND 1169
The Norman, Fitz-Stephen, sent by Strongbow to pacify Ireland burns his boats off the coast of Wexford as a sign that he has no intention of retreating Date: 1169

Rock Of Dunamase, Near Portlaois; Co Laois, Ireland

Richard Earl Of Pembroke, Taking Leave Of His Brother Before Leaving For Ireland In 1169. Richard De Clare, 2Nd Earl Of Pembroke, Lord Of Leinster, Justiciar Of Ireland, 1130 To 1176

Richard, Earl of Pembroke, taking leave of his brother before leaving for Ireland in 1169
KW468260 Richard, Earl of Pembroke, taking leave of his brother before leaving for Ireland in 1169, from The History of Ireland by Thomas Wright, published c.1854 (engraving) by Warren

Princess Marigold and the Magic Spell. From Treasure no. 2 (26 January 1963)

CELTIC WEDDING, 1171. The marriage of Eva and Richard Strongbow Fitzgilbert, Earl of Pembroke, at Waterford, Ireland, 1171. Wood engraving, late 19th century

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Step back in time to the Celtic wedding of Eva and Richard Strongbow Fitzgilbert, Earl of Pembroke, in 1171. This wood engraving from the late 19th century captures the grandeur and significance of their union at Waterford, Ireland. The marriage symbolized a merging of cultures as Celtic manners intertwined with Norman traditions brought by Strongbow. As Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, bids farewell to his brother in another engraving, we glimpse the challenges faced by these conquerors during their arrival in Ireland in 1169. Journeying through County Kilkenny and County Waterford today, you can still find statues honoring Lord Strongbow and his wife Aiofe - a testament to their lasting impact on Irish history. Explore the majestic Rock Of Dunamase near Portlaois; Co Laois for a glimpse into the strategic strongholds that played a crucial role during this era. Immerse yourself further into this captivating tale by visiting Kilkenny - an enchanting city that witnessed both love and conflict unfold within its ancient walls.