Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

When Thomas, Earl of Kildare (page 182) died (1477), he was succeeded by his son, Garrett or Gerald as 8th Earl. The Irish Council elected Garrett as Lord Deputy, but the English King (Edward IV) refused to recognise him, and sent over Lord Grey in his stead. But the King’s nominee was refused admittance to [...]

Above : Picture Of Fergus Mac Roigh ” Leabhar na g-Ceart ” takes in orderly sequence each one of the seven independent states of Ireland, enumerates the clans which comprise them, and records the tribute which each clan must pay to the King, and, on the other hand, the “tuarasiail” or wages or stipends which [...]