Henry II lands at Crooke

Henry II lands at Crooke

by | Oct 14, 2016 | Guest Posts, Waterford History

This coming week will see another significant historic anniversary.  For on the 16th of October 1171 Henry II launched his fleet which beached on the 17th at Crooke in Waterford Haven as the harbour was then known. As he stepped ashore he became the first foreign king...