The news of the flight of O'Neill and O'Donnell caused, throughout the greater part of Ulster, the utmost consternation. Abandoned like sheep without their shepherds, the clansmen of Tfr Owen and Tfrconnell knew not what fate might befall them. The English Government, fearing lest, in their despair, they might resort to desperate courses, endeavoured to allay their anxiety. A Proclamation was issued by the King, in which he declared that he would take into his own hands the possessions of the fugitive ... Read More

In 1556 Shane came to Dublin and made a submission to the Deputy, but next year there was war again, and Sussex marched up to Armagh ; after which he marched back to Dublin, and all was as before. Shane now interfered in a family dispute amongst the O'Donnells, and supported Hugh Dubh, a younger brother, against Calvach, eldest son of the reigning chief. Shane's forces were far superior to those of his opponents, but over-confidence brought destruction to them. They were encamped ... Read More