Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

Conciliation Resolved On.— When Lord Leonard Grey left Ireland, in 1540, the strength of the Geraldine League was, to a considerable extent, broken, but yet of the end of the war there was no sign. It had lasted already over six years; there seemed no reason why it should not last six more, or even [...]

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 [...]