Jousting marks Tralee’s medieval roots

A weekend of jousting, banqueting and story- telling is marking the medieval roots of Tralee, Co Kerry, this weekend.

Jousting marks Tralee’s medieval roots

The Anglo Norman roots of Tralee, 800 years ago, can be traced to John FitzThomas Fitzgerald in 1216, also known as John of Callan also known as John of Shanid.

He died in the battle of Callan near Kilgarvan which saw the defeat of the Normans ensuring the south of the county remained Gaelic.

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