When Garrett Og, Earl of Kildare, was permitted by Henry VIII to return to Ireland (1529), he was not, as has already been stated, restored to his office of Deputy. This was conferred on Sir William Skeffington, an elderly English knight of no great ability.

Above : College Green, The Dublin Volunteers Come Here On 4th November

The Volunteers had watched the proceedings with deep interest, and when the House went in a body to convey the amended Address to the Viceroy, the Dublin corps lined the streets and presented arms as the procession passed.

Above : Picture Of King Richard II