The original Earldom of Desmond, based on land holdings in Munster belonged the Cambro-Norman FitzGerald dynasty, which was founded by Maurice FitzGerald, a key supporter of Lord Pembroke ("Strongbow") in his invasion of Ireland.
The original Earldom of Desmond belonged the Cambro-Norman FitzGerald dynasty. The original Earldom of Desmond was based on land holdings in Munster. Norman FitzGerald dynasty was founded by Maurice FitzGerald in his invasion of Ireland. Maurice FitzGerald was a key supporter of Lord Pembroke ("Strongbow").