Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

During his Deputyship Crofts went on several ” hostings ” into the Celtic districts, especially into Ulster, where he was well received by Conn O’Neill, who permitted him to leave garrisons in Carrickfergus and in Armagh. O’Neill afterwards accompanied the Deputy to Dublin, but, much to his indignation, was there detained against his will. There [...]

To Henry succeeded his only son, under the title of Edward VI, but, being yet a child, he was King in name merely. The real power was in the hands of a Council of Regency. The majority of the Council were Reformers of an advanced type, and they desired to introduce in England, and to [...]