Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

Of the family of Garrett, only two male representatives survived; Thomas’ little half-brothers, Gerald and Edward, aged respectively twelve and nine. Of these, the younger was in England in King Henry’s power, but the elder and more important remained in Ireland. Henry earnestly desired to obtain possession of him, and the boy’s own uncle, Lord [...]

However, Skeffington’s fit of activity was transient, and he  attempted, for the present, nothing more. In July Lord Leonard Grey, who had been appointed Marshal of the Forces, arrived in Ireland. His arrival at once changed the aspect of affairs. He marched against the rebels, whom he reduced to such straits that his few remaining [...]