16th Century Period
The Battle of Glenmalure in 1580
Following the excommunication in 1570 of the English monarch Elizabeth, the Protestant English in Ireland increased their confiscations of Catholic held lands.
History
16th Century Period
James FitzMaurice FitzGerald Returns
Following his failed rebellion in 1565, James FitzMaurice, had submitted to Elizabeth I’s authority and was pardoned, but he lost all his holdings to the English and was removed from the stewardship of the Earl […]
16th Century Period
James FitzMaurice FitzGerald Flees Ireland
Following the battle of Affane in 1565, Elizabeth I of England admonished her cousin, the Protestant Earl of Ormond, Tom Dubh (Black Tom) Butler and imprisoned the Catholic Earl of Desmond, Gerald FitzGerald, and his […]
16th Century Period
The Battle of Farsetmore in 1567
In 1565, Shane an Diomas (the proud) O’Neill was the virtual ruler of all of Ulster.
16th Century Period
The Battle of Affane (1565)
In 1564, the peace of Queen Elizabeth II was thrown into chaos in the south as two of the most influential of the Old English families began to quarrel when at the same time Shane […]
16th Century Period
Shane "The Proud" O'Neill
In 1542, the most powerful Gaelic leader in Ulster, Conn Bacach O’Neill, the Lord of Tír Eóghain had submitted to Queen Elisabeth I of England and she had re-granted him his lands and presented him […]
16th Century Period
The Tudor Plantations in Ireland
From 1541, with Henry VIII, supported by the Irish parliament, claimed kingship over all of Ireland and introduced the Crown of Ireland Act of 1542.
16th Century Period
Introduction of the Crown of Ireland Act 1542
16th Century Ireland saw the introduction of the Crown of Ireland Act 1542 and during the reign of Henry VIII, the Catholic Church, and the people of Ireland, native and settler alike, remained strongly attached […]
16th Century Period
The Battle of Knockdoe - The Decline of Gaelic Power
The Battle of Knockdoe was fought on August 19, 1504, near the village of Knockdoe, in what is now County Galway.
16th Century Period
The 16th Century Period In Ireland
The 16th century was a time of significant change and upheaval in Ireland. During this period, the island was ruled by a series of English and Scottish monarchs. English influence grew as English settlers began […]
Medieval Period
The Gallowglasses Arrive From Scotland
From the earliest times, there has always been a lot of movement between the people of Ireland and Scotland.
Medieval Period
Castles In Ireland
Ireland is famous for its castles with many in ruin across the Irish countryside and others restored back to its formal glory either as a hotel or tourism location.