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Ireland’s Wars: The End In Tyrconnell

Posted on Sep 4, 2018 by NFB

This is the first part of what was previously a single post, now split as part of a re-editing process.  Having seen the last of the Nine Years War in Munster, and with the conflict long since wrapped up in Leinster, we … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Battle Of Kinsale

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 by NFB

A note on dates: The English actually kept a slightly different calendar to the Spanish and Catholic Irish, for largely religious reasons. As such, I beg a little leeway if some dates seem a bit off kilter. The Battle of … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Campaigns And Winter March Of 1601

Posted on Jul 24, 2018 by NFB

The Nine Years War had been a vicious conflict. But now, entering the final vortex, it would become even more devastating to Ireland, as massive armies from both sides came together and swept across the land. 1601 had dawned and … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Curlew Pass

Posted on Jun 26, 2018 by NFB

While the Earl of Essex was marching through Munster, taking the long way back to Dublin and losing most of his army in the process, and before his final downfall, events in the Nine Years War elsewhere continued apace. As mentioned … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Yellow Ford

Posted on May 29, 2018 by NFB

1598 was going to be a pivotal year in the conflict that was engulfing Ireland. After the campaigns that had racked the country over the previous few years, the situation was in a precarious balance. The English remained in place with … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Mellifont

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 by NFB

The Nine Years War had reached its ninth year. The winter of 1602/03 had been a bitter one for the population of Ulster, and Ireland in general, who struggled to survive amidst the scourge of a famine, the weather and … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Lough Foyle Landings

Posted on Jan 8, 2013 by NFB

Lord Mountjoy was not a man to sit back. The collapse of the rebellion in Munster and the securing of the Pale’s borders in Leinster were a good start to his time in Ireland, but he wanted to get more done, and … Continue reading →

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Limerick City: Final Thoughts

Posted on Mar 3, 2011 by NFB

So, how did the Limerick City candidates do? From the bottom up (all first preferences): Matt Larkin (IND), got 59 votes, which was somehow less than the amount he received in a local election two years ago. Being involved in … Continue reading →

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NFBs General Election Index

Posted on Mar 2, 2011 by NFB

The coverage is done. if you ever feel nostalgic, you can come here. The Daily Round Up Posts And Here We Go (24 Days To Election) Promises, Promises (23 Days To Election) Honest Fighters (22 Days To Election) Debating The … Continue reading →

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The Count: 0940 To 1400

Posted on Feb 25, 2011 by NFB

Archive 1000 Hello and welcome to NFBs coverage of the count for General Election 2011. This particular post will serve up until around 13:00 and will proceed in a top down fashion, with the latest news being at the top. … Continue reading →

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