A Popular History of Ireland: From the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics [1829], Volumes 1-2 |
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... command of Beort , one , of his earls , to ravage the coast of Leinster . Beort landed probably in the Boyne , and swept over the rich plain of Meath with fire and sword , burning churches , driving off herds and flocks , and ...
... command of Beort , one , of his earls , to ravage the coast of Leinster . Beort landed probably in the Boyne , and swept over the rich plain of Meath with fire and sword , burning churches , driving off herds and flocks , and ...
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... command of a Patron Prince at their back , were soon involved in quarrels about boundaries , both with Leinster and Munster . King Donogh , at the outset of his reign , led his forces into both principalities , and without battle ...
... command of a Patron Prince at their back , were soon involved in quarrels about boundaries , both with Leinster and Munster . King Donogh , at the outset of his reign , led his forces into both principalities , and without battle ...
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... command of the forces landed from the fleet of 837. Nor is it unreasonable to suppose that an accurate knowledge of the country , acquired by years of previous warfare with its inhabitants , may have been one of the grounds upon which ...
... command of the forces landed from the fleet of 837. Nor is it unreasonable to suppose that an accurate knowledge of the country , acquired by years of previous warfare with its inhabitants , may have been one of the grounds upon which ...
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... , was not left headless . Godfrey , grandson of Ivar , and Tomar , son of Algi , took command at Dublin , and Limerick , infusing new life into the remnant of 66 their race . The youthful son of the late king 80 HISTORY OF IRELAND .
... , was not left headless . Godfrey , grandson of Ivar , and Tomar , son of Algi , took command at Dublin , and Limerick , infusing new life into the remnant of 66 their race . The youthful son of the late king 80 HISTORY OF IRELAND .
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... command of the son of Godfrey ( A.D. 926 ) , and left 800 dead on the field . The escape of the remnant was only secured by Godfrey marching rapidly to their relief and covering the retreat . His son lay with the dead . In the years 933 ...
... command of the son of Godfrey ( A.D. 926 ) , and left 800 dead on the field . The escape of the remnant was only secured by Godfrey marching rapidly to their relief and covering the retreat . His son lay with the dead . In the years 933 ...
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afterwards Aileach ancient Anglo-Irish Annals appointed Archbishop Armagh arms Baron battle Bishop Breffni Brian brother Bruce Burgh Butler campaign Carrickfergus Cashel Castle Catholic century CHAPTER chief Church Clanrickarde clans clergy command Con O'Neil Connaught Conor Cork Council Court crown death defeat Dermid Donald Donogh Dublin Duke Dundalk Earl of Desmond Earl of Kildare Earl of Ormond Edward Edward Bruce enemies England English interest expedition father favour force France garrison Geraldines Henry Henry VIII honour hostages Hugh Ireland Irish island James Kilkenny King King's knights Lacy land Leinster Limerick Lord Deputy Lord Justice Lough Malachy marched McMurrogh Meath Munster native Norman northern O'Brien O'Conor O'Donnell O'Moore O'Neil Offally Ossory Pale Parliament peace Prince Province Queen reign returned Richard Roderick royal Saint Scotland Scottish slain Sligo Statute of Kilkenny succession Thomas Thomond Thorlogh took town tribes Tyrconnell Tyrone Ulster Waterford Wexford
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Page 197 - Christ, at or after the consecration thereof, by any person whatsoever ; and that the invocation or adoration of the Virgin Mary, or any other saint, and the sacrifice of the Mass, as they are now used in the Church of Rome, are superstitious and idolatrous.
Page 197 - And all such as are under their protection in the said counties," hereby for us, our heirs and successors, ordaining and declaring, that all and every person and persons therein concerned, shall and may have, receive, and enjoy the benefit thereof, in such and the same manner, as if the said words had been inserted in their proper place, in the said second article ; any omission, defect, or mistake in the said second article, in any wise notwithstanding.
Page 196 - And whereas the said city of Limerick hath heen since, in pursuance of the said articles, surrendered unto us. Now know ye, that we having considered of the said articles, are graciously pleased hereby to declare, that we do for us, our heirs, and successors, as far as in us lies, ratify and confirm the same, and every clause, matter, and thing therein contained.
Page 329 - Ireland," was moved by Lord Castlereagh — unvaried, tame, cold-blooded, the words seemed frozen as they issued from his lips ; and, as if a simple citizen of the world, he seemed to have no sensation on the subject. " At that moment he had no country — no god but his ambition ; he made his motion, and resumed his seat, with the utmost composure and indifference. " Confused murmurs again ran through the house — it was visibly affected ; every character, in a moment, seemed involuntarily rushing...
Page 322 - Ireland have severally agreed and resolved, that, in order to promote and secure the essential interests of Great Britain and Ireland, and to consolidate the strength, power, and resources of the British Empire, it will be advisable to concur in such measures as may best tend to unite the two kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland...
Page 213 - The remedy is wholly in your own hands, and therefore I have digressed a little in order to refresh and continue that spirit so seasonably raised among you, and to let you see that, by the laws of GOD, of NATURE, of NATIONS, and of your COUNTRY, you ARE and OUGHT to be as FREE a people as your brethren in England.
Page 356 - That though we sincerely venerate the Supreme Pontiff, as visible Head of the Church, we do not conceive that our apprehensions for the safety of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland can or ought to be removed by any determination of His Holiness, adopted, or intended to be adopted, not only without our concurrence, but in direct opposition to our repeated Resolutions, and the very energetic Memorial presented on our behalf, and so ably supported by our deputy, the Most Rev.
Page 197 - ... and be part of the said articles. Which words having been casually omitted by the writer, the omission was not discovered till after the said articles were signed, but was taken notice of before the second town was surrendered ; and that our said justices and...
Page 90 - The religion of the papists is superstitious and idolatrous; their faith and doctrine erroneous and heretical ; their church in respect of both apostatical. To give them therefore a toleration, or to consent that they may freely exercise their religion, and profess their faith and. doctrine, is a grievous sin, and that in two respects.
Page 323 - And will you maintain and preserve inviolably the settlement of the united Church of England and Ireland, and the doctrine, worship, discipline and government thereof, as by law established within England and Ireland and the territories thereunto belonging?