In May (1595) Hugh O'Neill himself came into the field, his brother Art having previously captured Portmore. He laid siege to Monaghan, but Bagenal marched to its relief, and he was forced to withdraw. The Deputy Russell, with Sir John Norris, invaded North Ulster, and pressed on to Armagh, O'Neill retreating before them. The army then turned south, and the Deputy went back to Dublin, leaving Norris in command. O'Neill defeated him at Clontibret, on the river Erne, near Monaghan. The English ... Read More