History of Guernsey 933 when the islands, came under the control of William Longsword, son of Rollo the first Duke of Normandy, having been annexed from the Duchy of Brittany by the Duchy of Normandy. The island of Guernsey and the other island in the Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Duchy of Normandy. In the islands, Elizabeth II's traditional title as head of state is Duke of Normandy. (The masculine nomenclature "Duke" is retained even when the monarch is female.) According to tradition, Robert I, Duke of Normandy (the father of William the Conqueror) was journeying to England in
2017 League of Ireland First Division the end of the 2017 season of 3 teams from the Premier Division, with only the champions of the First Division promoted in return. Teams play each other twice (once at home, once away). Teams play each other twice (once at home, once away). The PFAI First Division player of the year nominees were Waterford striker David McDaid, Cabinteely midfielder Kieran Marty Waters and UCD striker George Kelly. The PFAI First Division Team of the Year was: 2017 League of Ireland First Division The 2017 League of Ireland First Division season is the 33rd season of the League of Ireland