Tag Archives: 1645

Ireland’s Wars: Philiphaugh And The End Of The Irish In Scotland

Posted on Oct 2, 2013 by NFB

James Graham, the Marquis of Montrose, seemed to be all triumphant. In his year of victories he had smashed numerous Covenanter armies, beating the best commanders that the Campbell’s had been able to throw at him, with the Ulster Irish … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Rinuccini, Glamorgan And Coote In Sligo

Posted on Sep 25, 2013 by NFB

In order to understand the next phase of the Irish Confederate Wars, and the way that the war in Ireland could alter the way things were going in England, we need briefly discuss some of the foreign powers that were … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The “Siege” Of Youghal

Posted on Sep 11, 2013 by NFB

A nice short one today. Things appeared to be going well for the Confederates in the summer of 1645. Inchiquin’s defection to the Parliamentarian side had appeared to be a major blow, but the campaign of James Tuchet, the Earl … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Siege of Duncannon (1645)

Posted on Aug 14, 2013 by NFB

In 1587, the “Armada alarm” was sweeping across England and Ireland. The fear that ships of Philip II were about to land at any point along the coastline of Elizabeth I’s Kingdom was very real and led to degree of … Continue reading →

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