Here is a more detailed timeline of the history of the de Courcy family in Ireland:
1171: John de Courcy invades Ulster with a force of Anglo-Norman knights and mercenaries. He quickly defeats the native Irish forces and establishes himself as the lord of Ulster.
1177: John de Courcy builds Carrickfergus Castle, which becomes the de Courcy family's main stronghold in Ireland.
1189: John de Courcy is captured by the native Irish forces at the Battle of Downpatrick. He is held prisoner for two years before being released.
1204: John de Courcy dies, and his son, Walter, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1210: Walter de Courcy is killed in battle against the native Irish forces. His brother, Hugh, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1228: Hugh de Courcy is killed in battle against the native Irish forces. His son, John, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1244: John de Courcy is killed in battle against the native Irish forces. His brother, Miles, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1247: Miles de Courcy is killed in battle against the native Irish forces. His son, John, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1315: John de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of Edward Bruce, the Scottish king who is attempting to conquer Ireland. His son, Edmund, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1333: Edmund de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of Edward III, the English king. His son, John, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1344: John de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of the O'Neill clan. His son, Miles, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1399: Miles de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of the O'Neill clan. His son, John, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1413: John de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of the O'Neill clan. His son, Miles, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1453: Miles de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of the O'Neill clan. His son, John, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1482: John de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of the O'Neill clan. His son, Miles, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1503: Miles de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of the O'Neill clan. His son, John, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1513: John de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of the O'Neill clan. His son, Miles, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1523: Miles de Courcy is killed in battle against the forces of the O'Neill clan. His son, John, succeeds him as lord of Ulster.
1534: John de Courcy is dispossessed of his lands by the English government, and he is forced to go into exile. The de Courcy family's rule in Ulster comes to an end.