16th Century Period
The 9 years War
The 9 Years War became an historical turning point for the Irish as it has seen the destruction of old Gaelic rule to be replaced by the new English invaders.
16th Century Period
Red Hugh O’Donnell 1571-1602
Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Rua ÓDomhnaill) was the son and successor to Hugh MacManus O’Donnell, An ÓDomhnaill, Rí Thír Chonaill, that is, The O’Donnell King of Tyrconnell, a territory which takes in most of the present-day county of […]
16th Century Period
The Founding of Trinity College Dublin 1592
By 1590 English rule was, with the exception of Ulster, firmly secured throughout Ireland.
Medieval Period
The Battle for Ballymote Castle
Built in the early 14th century Ballymote castle stands in the market town of Ballymote in County Sligo, in the province of Connacht. The castle exchanged hands between the Irish and English many times over […]
16th Century Period
The Spanish Armada in Ireland: A Failed Invasion Attempt
In 1588, the Spanish Armada was sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I.
16th Century Period
The Siege of Smerwick in 1580
Following the death of James FitzMaurice FitzGerald in August 1579, command of the rebel forces in Munster fell to John of Desmond, his brother.
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.
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.
Music
Melodic Irish Charm: The Music of Daniel O'Donnell
Daniel O’Donnell is a beloved Irish musician known for his smooth voice, heartfelt ballads, and warm personality that has won the hearts of many. […]
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 […]