Lordship of Ireland

The Lordship of Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, separated from the Kingdom of England to its east by the North Channel and  the Irish Sea.

• Coat of arms/Flag
• Status – Papal possession held in fief by the King of England
• Capital City- Dublin
• Languages –  English, Irish, Anglo-Norman, Latin
• Religion(s) – Roman Catholic
• Government –  Feudal monarchy
• Population – 0.7 million
• Legislature –
• Current Ruler – Chief governors of Ireland – Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York, (Lord Deputy: Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare)
• Notable residents –
• Currency – Irish pound

The Lordship of Ireland’s geography comprises relatively low-lying mountains surrounding a central plain, with several navigable rivers extending inland. The island has lush vegetation, a product of its mild but changeable climate which avoids extremes in temperature. Thick woodlands covered the island. The Irish climate is very moderate, winters are milder than expected for such a northerly area. However, summers are cooler than those in Continental Europe. Rainfall and cloud cover are abundant.

Following the Norman invasion England claimed sovereignty over Ireland. However, English rule did not extend over the whole island until the recent Tudor conquest, which led to colonisation by settlers from Britain.