The Pressure on the Clans

Categories: The Settlement Of The Normans

Above : Picture Of Richard “Red Earl” De Burgh
The O Maolachlans in Meath.—In Meath many generations of the O Maolachlans atoned by brave fighting for the fatal dissensions of their family. During all this period one chief after another—still bearing the title of ” King of Tar a “—carried on a continued fight against [...]

Above : Picture Of Richard "Red Earl" De Burgh The O Maolachlans in Meath.—In Meath many generations of the O Maolachlans atoned by brave fighting for the fatal dissensions of their family. During all this period one chief after another—still bearing the title of " King of Tar a "—carried on a continued fight against the De Lacys and their followers, breaking down their castles again and again. Most prominent amongst those chiefs was " Art na g-Caislean," or " Art of ... Read More