The Glamorgan Treaty

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

King Charles I Picture

Above : Painting Of King Charles I

In December, 1644, the King intimated to Ormond that the Earl of Glamorgan was coming to Ireland, ” to further the peace there.” Glamorgan was probably selected for this mission as likely, being a zealous Catholic, to be specially acceptable to the Confederates. He crossed to Ireland the following July and, on landing, at once proceeded to Kilkenny, where he exhibited privately to the Council an authorisation from King Charles, given under his signet, to negotiate and conclude a treaty. This authorisation was most explicit.

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Supreme Confederated Catholics

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Charles I Picture

Above : Portrait Of King Charles I, King At The Time

A Supreme Council of the Confederated Catholics of Ireland was elected, consisting of twenty-five members. Before this Council all matters of importance, civil or military, were to be brought. Under the Supreme Council were Provincial Councils, to which each county in the province should send representatives, and under these, County Councils.

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