Carew’s Three Important Enemies
Categories: Ireland
Above : Picture Of James Fitzgerald
Three important enemies remained for Carew to deal with : James Fitzthomas Fitzgerald (The ” Sugaun,” Earl of Desmond), Florence Mac Carthy, and John Fitzthomas, the brother of James. The President’s first attempts against them proved unsuccessful. By offering to Dermot O’Connor a bribe of £1,000, he induced him [...]
Above : Picture Of James Fitzgerald Three important enemies remained for Carew to deal with : James Fitzthomas Fitzgerald (The " Sugaun," Earl of Desmond), Florence Mac Carthy, and John Fitzthomas, the brother of James. The President's first attempts against them proved unsuccessful. By offering to Dermot O'Connor a bribe of £1,000, he induced him to capture the Earl, but Pierce Lacy and Dermot Movie Mac Carthy gathered together, a large force and rescued him (June, 1600). Two months later (August, 1600), ... Read More
