Timeline of Irish History up to 1850 By sinken 432 St. Patrick brings Christianity to Ireland Jul 19, 1014 The battle of Clontarf. Jul 19, 1170 The Normans come to Ireland.Strongbow comes to Ireland. Jul 19, 1536 The Irish parliament makes Henry VIII king of Ireland. Jul 19, 1556 Queen Mary sends English people to settle land confiscated from Irish rebels in Laois and Offaly. Jul 19, 1586 Queen Elizabeth sends English people to settle lands confiscated from the Irish rebels in Munster. Jul 19, 1603 The Plantation of Ulster took place. Jul 19, 1649 Oliver Cromwell arrives in Ireland. Jul 19, 1690 The Battle of Boyne took place. Jul 19, 1695 The Penal Laws were made against Catholics. Jul 19, 1801 The Act of Union joined Ireland and England. Jul 19, 1823 The Catholic Association was formed by Daniel O’Connell. Jul 19, 1845 The Great Famine Mar 2, 2022 Vikings come to Ireland