August
Hugh Ruadh’s first care was to strengthen his position at home. He brought his tributary chiefs into due subordination, using fair words to the obedient, and raiding the lands of those who questioned his authority.
By the good offices of the Earl of Tyrone he reconciled himself with the Deputy, who ” received him very kindly,” when he came to Dundalk to meet him. This was a wise move on Hugh’s part, for it discouraged his enemies. Since the overthrow of the Desmonds, the English, though as Jittie loved as ever, had begun to be feared throughout Ireland, and their friendship to be regarded as a valuable asset by the rival parties in clan disputes.
As O’Donnell did in Tirconnell, so did O’Neill in Tir Owen. Old Turloch Lynnach resigned to him the title of ” O’Neill,” but in his communications with the English authorities he still signed ” Tyrone.” Ulster was now united under the two chiefs, each supreme in his own territory, while outside the boundaries of both they were of co-equal authority. It was not a good arrangement, nor one that could have permanently endured, but all through the war it worked surprisingly well. The time had now come when an attempt should be made to draw
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May
Legislation of the Parliament
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Above : King James I, King Of The Time
In October, 1614, the Parliament reassembled, and the Members now seemed disposed to work together amicably. The Catholic party was even anxious to gain the favour of the Government by adopting a deferential and submissive attitude. When a Bill for the attainder of Tyrone, Tirconnell and the rest of the fugitive chiefs was introduced, no voice was raised in their defence, although, in point of fact, nothing save that they had quitted the country without obtaining permission to do so from the King or the Lord Deputy, had been proved against them. The passage of this Bill without protest through the Irish Houses gave great satisfaction to the Government. It was expected that foreign princes, who might think of taking up the cause of the exiles, would be discouraged by what appeared a proof that they would be likely to meet, in their native country, with little or no support.
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January
The Siege Of Derry (1688 - 1689)
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