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Miniature Goverment In Dublin

Above : Another Picture Of King Henry V In Dublin a miniature Government, modelled on that of England, had its seat. There was a Viceroy, called the Lord Lieutenant or the Lord Deputy (the former title was held more honourable) and a council, consisting mainly of the chief officials and one or more of the [...]

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Disorder In Dublin

Above : Keating Family Logo Meanwhile the ” little place,” as the Pale was now called, continued to shrink and decay. The unfortunate inhabitants were oppressed as much by the exactions of the lords as by the raids of the clans. ” Coyne and livery ” was still imposed upon them despite frequent laws against [...]

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