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Hugh Roe O'Donnell
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Hugh Roe O'Donnell II, also known as Red Hugh O'Donnell, was an Irish clan chief and leader of the confederacy of Irish lords during the Nine Years' War.
O'Donnell was imprisoned in Dublin Castle's Bermingham Tower.
O'Donnell was imprisoned in Dublin Castle's Bermingham Tower.
O'Donnell's father-in-law, Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, bribed officials to ensure the successful prison escape.
O'Donnell's father-in-law, Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, bribed officials to ensure the successful prison escape.
A cross marks the spot where Art MacShane O'Neill is said to have died
A cross marks the spot where Art MacShane O'Neill is said to have died
1885 illustration of O'Donnell's inauguration by John Dooley Reigh
1885 illustration of O'Donnell's inauguration by John Dooley Reigh
Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
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Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, was an Irish lord and key figure of the Nine Years' War. Known as the "Great Earl", he led the confederacy of Irish lords against the English Crown's conquest of Ireland
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
…present-day County Donegal). By the age of fourteen, he was recognised as his clan's tanist (heir) and engaged to the daughter of prominent lord Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone. The English-led Irish government feared this alliance would threaten their control over Ulster, so Lord Deputy John Perrot had O'Donnell kidnapped by…
The Irish confederacy formed following a meeting at Enniskillen Castle.
The Irish confederacy formed following a meeting at Enniskillen Castle.
Queen Elizabeth I "would not willing deny any favour [to Tyrone], knowing his devotion to her".
Queen Elizabeth I "would not willing deny any favour [to Tyrone], knowing his devotion to her".
1594 drawing of the Battle of Belleek by John Thomas
1594 drawing of the Battle of Belleek by John Thomas