Desmond Rebellions
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The Desmond Rebellions occurred in 1569–1573 and 1579–1583 in the Irish province of Munster. They were rebellions by the Earl of Desmond, the head of the FitzGerald dynasty in Munster, and his followe
Clothing of Irish women and men. c. 1575.
Carrigafoyle Castle
Gerald FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond, also counted as 15th or 16th, owned large part of the Irish province of Munster. In 1565 he fought the private Battle of Affane against his neighbours, the But
Gerald FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond leaves via Lough Swilly for France, c. 1575. (J. C. McRae after H. Warren, 1884)
Memorial at the site of the 14th Earl's beheading.