William Marshal’s achievements in developing the Lordship of Leinster, establishing Kilkenny as its seat, and securing the future of his dynasty were not won without being fraught with difficulties.  The most gruelling of these was Meilyr FitzHenry. FitzHenry had arrived in Ireland with the first Norman conquerors, and as his name suggests, was a grandson … Continue reading William Marshal and Meilyr FitzHenry