 Complete the following phrase:  In its early years, the kingdom had limited recognition, as no Catholic countries in Europe recognised Henry VIII and his successor, Edward VI, as kings of Ireland. Catholic Mary I was recognised as Queen of Ireland by Pope Paul IV. Catholics, who made up most of the population, were officially discriminated against in the kingdom, which was dominated by a Protestant Ascendancy from the late 17th century. This discrimination was one of the main drivers behind several conflicts which broke out: the Irish Confederate Wars 164153, the 