Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

An accidental spark set the fire materials alight. Hugh Maguire, reigning chief of Fermanagh, had been exasperated by the outrages inflicted on his people by a certain Captain Willis and his band of disorderly followers, who had come into his territory in a supposed official capacity, and he had driven the intruders out. In 1593 [...]

Hugh Ruadh’s first care was to strengthen his position at home. He brought his tributary chiefs into due subordination, using fair words to the obedient, and raiding the lands of those who questioned his authority. By the good offices of the Earl of Tyrone he reconciled himself with the Deputy, who ” received him very [...]