Leinster (AltE2)

Leinster is a relatively small tribe in the Alt Europe 2 Map Game. It is located in the areas surrounding OTL Dublin.

Allies
Currently, the Leinster tribe has no military allies, however during the Eire War, they were allied with the (now defunct) Eire Confederation.

Enemies
Leinster considers Ulster to be an enemy of the Irish people as they have invaded and taken Irish soil from those that it belongs to, let alone discussing the issue of Manx soverignty. This was a primary reason for the Eire War taking place.

Trade Relations
As of 890BC, Leinster sent a diplomat to discuss trade relations with Edinburgh, however there has been no reply as of yet.

Statistics:
Leinster has a growing economy, with ep 3 and edp 5 as of 890BC.

General:
From 910BC- present, Leinster has adopted an economic policy of encouraging immigration, to swell the population size and stimulate the economy. The economy generally revolves around military and shipbuilding, and Dublin docks flourish.

Statistics:
As of 890BC, Leinster has a local garrison, and 2 mp.

Eire War: 1000BC, 960-920BC
The Eire War began in 1000BC when Ulster unnecessarily attacked Donegal, in the Battle of Donegal. The Ulster Army fortunately did not have sufficient supplies and returned home without conflict. In 960BC, due to numerous acts of violence against their people, 30 rural Northern Irish tribes united to form the Eire Confederation to fight Ulster. Leinster joined them when asked in fighting Ulster. Ulster also invades the Isle of Man in 960BC.

Ulster invaded the Northern border of Leinster in the 950BC Battle of North Leinster. Despite facing an army of twice their size, the Leinster warriors bravely kept Ulster at bay, defending their heartland.

Having saved Ireland, Leinster turns to liberate the Manx from the repressive Ulster regime. In the Battle off the Isle of Man 940BC, despite AGAIN having less men, Leinster bravely liebrated 10px of the Isle of Man.

After the Isle of Man battle, the Leinster people call for the war to end. The King waits, and by 920BC realises that Ulster will not retaliate and have been taught their lesson. As a benevolent leader, the King ended the war and the Eire Confederation disbanded.

O'Rourke Clan
King Tiren O'Rourke I of Leinster- (980bc-940bc)

=== Tiren O'Rourke was Leinster's first High King, seizing the crown in 980BC. He had a long and politically stable reign, until the later years when Ulsterian aggression increased. He had several children, and his eldest son, Seannaigh O;Rourke became king, when he died of old age in 940BC. ===

King Seannaigh O'Rourke of Leinster- (940bc-940bc)
King Seannaigh became King of Leinster after his father died of old age. He rose to the throne at a hugely politically unstable time in Leinster' history, as the Battle for the Isle of Man took place, (a triumphant battle). He attempted to end the war in 920bc when he offered to unite with the Confederation of Eire and offered peace talks with Ulster. CoE declined and Ulster did not respond, but he is considered to have handled the entire situation expertly. In 910bc, having not received word from Ulster for decades and having heard news of CoE disbanding, Seannaigh announces to the Leinster people that the war has ended. However, from the exhilation of the event and the excitement of the people, Seannaigh had a heart attack and died, in a cruel twist of fate. Despite this, he is considered to have been a fantastic King for foreign affairs, however neglected life for the people of Leinster at home.

(Prince Seamus O'Rourke of Leinster)
Prince Seamus was Seannaigh I's first son and first in line to the throne. However he died tragically young, in battle with Ulster. Seamus was the first person who was first in line to the Leinster crown who did not receive it.