Second Desmond Rebellion
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The Second Desmond Rebellion was the more widespread and bloody of the two Desmond Rebellions in Ireland launched by the FitzGerald Dynasty of Desmond in Munster against English rule. The second rebel
Dún an Óir
The Askeaton Friary was burned during Malby's attack
Carrigafoyle Castle
Monument erected in 1980 at Dún an Óir to the mercenaries executed after the Siege of Smerwick, October 1580
Tudor conquest of Ireland
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Ireland was conquered by the Tudor monarchs of England in the 16th century. The Anglo-Normans had conquered swathes of Ireland in the late 12th century, bringing it under English rule. In the 14th cen
Irish chieftain (left) receives a priest's blessing before departing to fight the English (right), who are shown in full armour and armed with muskets.
Irish Gaels in a painting from the 16th century
Irish Gaels, c. 1529
16th century Irish warriors, Gallowglass (left) and Kern (right). Drawing by Albrecht Dürer, 1521.