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Brief on Ireland Monarchy System History:
Ancient Ireland operated as a collection of small, rival kingdoms rather than a single unified monarchy until the Norman invasion introduced a more centralized system of English rule. A titular "High King" existed, but his authority was symbolic and dependent on the allegiance of the numerous regional kings, who often engaged in conflict. This fragmented political landscape, characterized by powerful regional dynasties and constant power struggles, persisted until the Norman conquest in the late 12th century.
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Fragmented Kingdom Structure:
Ancient Ireland was divided into numerous small kingdoms and sub-kingdoms, possibly 100-150 of them.
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Regional Kings (Ri):
Each of these kingdoms was governed by its own king.
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Symbolic High King:
The title of "High King" (Ard Ri) was a largely ceremonial position held by the most dominant of these regional kings, but it did not confer true authority over the entire island.
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Power Struggles:
These kings often went to war with each other to increase their own power and influence.
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Symbolic Power:
The High King was a nominal overlord whose power was mainly effective within his own actual kingdom, such as Meath or Ulster.
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Lack of Succession Rules:
The title was not based on hereditary right or primogeniture, as the Celtic Irish did not enforce such rules for succession.
The Impact of the Normans
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Invasion and Collapse:
The Norman invasion beginning in 1169 led to the eventual collapse of the ancient Irish kingdoms.
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Centralized Rule:
The Normans introduced a system of more direct and centralized rule, which eventually brought the entire island under the control of the English Crown.
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Kingdom of Ireland:
This period saw the establishment of the Kingdom of Ireland in 1542, but it was a dependency of England and later Great Britain, ruled by a Viceroy from Dublin Castle.
*Source : https://irishtopia.net/a-history-of-irish-monarchy-and-royal-heritage
