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Ireland’s Wars: The Opposing Forces And Initial Strategy Of The Conventional Civil War
The Irish Civil War had begun in earnest, with the pro-Treaty side securing Dublin and then clearing their enemies from outside of the capital as well. A week after the opening of hostilities saw things precariously in the balance across … Continue reading
Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, War
Tagged 1922, anti-Treaty, collins, history, ira, ireland, irish civil war, irish revolutionary period, lynch, munster, national army, pro-Treaty, provisional government, war
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Ireland’s Wars: The Rising In Munster
Munster had been the centrepiece of the larger national plans for the Rising, based around the intended landing of German arms on the County Kerry coastline for later distribution to Volunteers in Cork. The province had many targets that would … Continue reading
Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, War
Tagged 1916, britain, colivert, cork, easter rising, history, ireland, limerick, mac curtain, munster, war
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Ireland’s Wars: Munster Rises For Hugh O’Neill
The victory at the Yellow Ford had radically altered the strategic situation in Ireland. In the aftermath, with the northern confederation separating and returning home while the Pale waited with baited breath for a possible attack on its borders, both sides … Continue reading
Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, War
Tagged 1598, fitzgerald, history, hugh o'neill, hugh roe, ireland, limerick, munster, nine years war, norris, ormond, tudor, war
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Ireland’s Wars: Inchiquin’s Advance And The Sack Of Cashel
As the autumn of 1647 continued in Ireland, it was clear that the defeat of the Leinster Army at Dungan’s Hill had thrown the Confederates into turmoil. The whole of Leinster suddenly seemed open to a Parliamentarian attack, and even … Continue reading
Ireland’s Wars: Liscarroll
If the war was going poorly for the Confederates in Ulster and Leinster, and was locked in an apparent stalemate in Connacht, it at least appeared to be going a great deal better in Munster. Initial setbacks for the rebels … Continue reading
Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, War
Tagged confederate wars, cork, history, ireland, liscarroll, munster, war
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Ireland’s Wars: George Carew And The End In Munster
As 1600 dawned in Ireland, things were looking good for the confederation of rebel Irish that Hugh O’Neill had been able to form. Ulster was secure, the English forces were taking a beating on nearly all fronts, Elizabeth’s treasury was being … Continue reading
Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, War
Tagged desmond, elizabeth, fitzgerald, george carew, history, ireland, james fitzthomas, limerick, mountjoy, munster, nine years war, o'neill, pale, war
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Ireland’s Wars: Munster Rises For Hugh O’Neill
The victory at the Yellow Ford had radically altered the strategic situation in Ireland. In the aftermath, with the northern confederation separating and returning home while the Pale waited with baited breath for a possible attack on its borders, both sides … Continue reading
Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, War
Tagged butler, desmond, fitzgerald, geraldines, history, hugh o'neill, hugh roe, ireland, kilmallock, mumha, munster, nine years war, ormond, pale, thomas norris, war
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All-Ireland Changes
So, another year of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship had come to an end. It’s time for some reflection. I really love hurling and the senior county variety, but the whole set up has problems that are really starting to … Continue reading
Ireland’s Wars: Smerwick And The End Of The Desmond Rebellion
It was the Autumn of 1580, and one could be forgiven for wondering just how things were going to work out in Desmond. The area had been in revolt for some time now, the Geraldines of Munster facing off against … Continue reading
Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, War
Tagged arthur grey, desmond, dun an oir, elizabeth, gerald, history, ireland, john, massacre, moriarty, munster, ormond, rebellion, smerwick, walter raleigh, war
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Ireland’s Wars: The Siege Of Carrigafoyle
As 1580 began, things were poised very delicately in Munster. The Geraldines, now under the leadership of Gerald, the Earl, had achieved some very notable success, not least the burning of Youghal. But they were still outnumbered by the kind … Continue reading
Posted in History, Ireland, Ireland's Wars, Limerick, War
Tagged carrigafoyle, castle, desmond rebellions, gerald, history, ireland, julian, julio, munster, ormond, pelham, war, william winter
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