The show picks up the story of the de Burgh family in August 1316 as the biggest battle in medieval Irish history approaches. The De Burghs have paid an huge ransom to free their best battle commander William 'Liath' de Burgh. He will lead the Norman forces against the might of the O'Connors and their king Felim. This battle fought beneath the walls of Athenry will decide the fate of a generation.This episode also continues the story of the Bruce Invasion and Dublin's earliest popular revolt.You can find the show on social media @www.facebook.com/irishhistorypodcastwww.twitter.com/irishhistory For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy