The first inhabitants of Ireland, according to a legend quoted by Keating from the Saltair   of  Caiseal,   were   " three   virgin daughters of the wicked Cain."    " Some others  say  it  was  three   fishermen  un¬willingly driven by a storm from Spain," Keating adds; "and as the island pleased them   they   returned   for   their   wives." Having come back to Ireland they were overtaken   by   the   Deluge   at   Tuaidh-Inbhear and drowned. According to the l.cabhar Gabhala, Ceasair with three men and fifty maidens embarked in ... Read More

Jamese Marquis (subsequently Duke) of Ormond was now commander of thd King's forces in Ireland ; next year (1643), he was appointed Lore Lieutenant. His character has been variously judged, according to the political  and  religious   standpoint  of his   critics, but it seems to be generally allowed that he was genuinely attached to the Royalist cause. For the " Papist rebels " he had the utmost contempt, and he did not hold himself bound by any laws of honour when dealing with ... Read More