Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

In 1565 Sydney came again as Deputy, and endeavoured to negotiate with Shane with a view to a permanent peace, but he found him more exacting in his demands, and haughtier in speech, than ever. ” For the Queen, I confess she is my sovereign lady, yet I never made peace with her but by [...]

After The death of Alexander III, a dispute took place as to the succession to his throne, the matter was referred to Edward I of England. The latter agreed to arbitrate, and decided in favour of John Baliol, one of the claimants. But Edward also put forward a claim of supremacy over Scotland,which is based [...]