A Proposal for the Invasion of Ireland by Henry II Is Discussed

King David I died at Carlisle and Malcolm IV crowned at Scone.

Norse fleet defeated at the Battle of the Epiphany, Scotland

A Proposal for the Invasion of Ireland by Henry II is discussed at the Council of Winchester. The council rejects the plan initially. However, shortly afterward, King Henry II of England secures a papal privilege from Pope Adrian IV (the only English pope), authorizing the invasion of Ireland to reform the Irish Church and bring it under Roman discipline.