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… Read More
August 20, 2024
History
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
The Battle of Farsetmore in 1567
In 1565, Shane an Diomas (the proud) O'Neill was the virtual ruler of all of Ulster. (more…) Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
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,… Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
January 11, 2025
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… Read More
January 11, 2025
The Gallowglasses Arrive From Scotland
From the earliest times, there has always been a lot of movement between the people of Ireland and Scotland. (more…) Read More
August 20, 2024
Castles In Ireland
Ireland is famous for its castles with many in ruin across the Irish countryside and others restored back to its… Read More
August 20, 2024