is possible that the Romans may have given support to Túathal, or someone like him, to regain his throne in the interests of having a friendly neighbour who could restrain Irish raiding. The 2nd-century Roman poet Juvenal, who may have served in Britain under Agricola, wrote that "arms had been taken beyond the shores of Ireland", and the coincidence of dates is striking. Family tree See also Hibernia Drumanagh Hiberno-Roman relations References External links Hibernia Romana: What did the Romans ever do for us? – an article about the Drumanagh "Roman fort" controversy Dr Warner reviews his theories on ‘the Roman invasion of Ireland’ Cycles of the Kings Legendary High Kings of Ireland People from County Westmeath