The Norman Mutiny: Raymond Le Gros & the Naval Battle of Dungarvan

Episode overview

A dispute between Strongbow and Raymond le Gros pushes the Norman army towards mutiny. Raymond’s return restores morale before a rare medieval naval battle unfolds off Dungarvan.

This episode connects a leadership crisis inside the Norman army with a rare account of medieval naval warfare, placing Raymond le Gros at the centre of both developments.

Topics covered

• The dispute between Strongbow and Raymond le Gros
• The Norman army’s threatened mutiny
• Raymond’s return to command
• The naval battle fought near Dungarvan