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Ireland’s Wars: De Lacy And John

Posted on Oct 1, 2014 by NFB

The English continued to expand in 1178, heedless of any previous agreements made with Rory O’Connor or any other major Irish figure, but they were not invincible. The colonial advance was less a tidal wave and more a lengthy erosion, … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: George Carew And The End In Munster

Posted on Dec 18, 2012 by NFB

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 →

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Ireland’s Wars: Munster Rises For Hugh O’Neill

Posted on Nov 27, 2012 by NFB

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 →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Yellow Ford

Posted on Nov 20, 2012 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: The Siege Of Maynooth

Posted on Jul 17, 2012 by NFB

Things weren’t looking good for Thomas Fitzgerald as 1534 drew to a close and 1535 began. His failure to take Dublin was a disaster, he was unable to get those Irish inclined to his cause to cough up many men … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Earl Of Kildare And The Simnel Conspiracy

Posted on Jun 5, 2012 by NFB

The Wars of the Roses did not come to a decisive end until the 1480’s, despite the apparent victory of the Yorkist side. As previously mentioned, the three sons of Richard, the Duke of York – Edward, George and namesake … Continue reading →

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