Ireland was important to Henry, both as a source of royal revenue – an average of £1,150 was sent from Ireland to the Crown each year during the middle of his reign – and as a source of estates that could be granted to his supporters.
Irlandia penting bagi Henry, baik sebagai sumber pendapatan kerajaan - rata-rata £1,150 dikirim dari Irlandia ke Mahkota setiap tahun selama pertengahan masa pemerintahannya – dan sebagai sumber wilayah yang bisa diberikan kepada para pendukungnya.