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The Great Lordships and Their Fate : Ulster; Connacht

Above : Richard “Red Earl” De Burgh Logo De Courcey in ” Ulster.”—The extension of Norman power to the North was the result of pure brigandage, for there is no evidence that John De Courcey had even the excuse of a royal grant for his adventure. With a small body of picked men he marched [...]

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The Pressure on the Clans

Above : Picture Of Richard “Red Earl” De Burgh The O Maolachlans in Meath.—In Meath many generations of the O Maolachlans atoned by brave fighting for the fatal dissensions of their family. During all this period one chief after another—still bearing the title of ” King of Tar a “—carried on a continued fight against [...]

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