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... tion - a genius which still recommends him to the his- torian and the poet . But these brilliant successes did not procure quiet for Brian ; perhaps they only provoked the envy of Mala- chy , and prompted him to try his prowess against ...
... tion - a genius which still recommends him to the his- torian and the poet . But these brilliant successes did not procure quiet for Brian ; perhaps they only provoked the envy of Mala- chy , and prompted him to try his prowess against ...
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... tion somewhat indifferent as to who should be their ruler . Brian is blamed for setting up the imperial crown as the prize of lawless competition , -a proceeding which is supposed to have had a baneful influence on the for- tunes of his ...
... tion somewhat indifferent as to who should be their ruler . Brian is blamed for setting up the imperial crown as the prize of lawless competition , -a proceeding which is supposed to have had a baneful influence on the for- tunes of his ...
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... tion . The powerful tribes of the Hy - Nialls were neither indifferent nor inactive at this important crisis . After being deposed for twelve years , Malachy was reinstated in his hereditary rights . The remainder of his life was spent ...
... tion . The powerful tribes of the Hy - Nialls were neither indifferent nor inactive at this important crisis . After being deposed for twelve years , Malachy was reinstated in his hereditary rights . The remainder of his life was spent ...
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... tion proceeded to Aquitaine , where Henry was pursuing his plans of aggrandizement . His proposals to Henry may be easily conjectured ; he offered to hold his king- dom of him as a fief , if restored to it by his assistance . Henry ...
... tion proceeded to Aquitaine , where Henry was pursuing his plans of aggrandizement . His proposals to Henry may be easily conjectured ; he offered to hold his king- dom of him as a fief , if restored to it by his assistance . Henry ...
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... this convocation Dermot died , impeni- tent , of a loathsome disease . The Anglo - Normans were now in a precarious condi- DUBLIN BLOCKADED . 533 tion . Henry , resenting Strongbow's 52 STRONGBOW MARRIES EVA - DERMOT DIES .
... this convocation Dermot died , impeni- tent , of a loathsome disease . The Anglo - Normans were now in a precarious condi- DUBLIN BLOCKADED . 533 tion . Henry , resenting Strongbow's 52 STRONGBOW MARRIES EVA - DERMOT DIES .
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Armagh army arrived battle battle of Clontarf Brian brother Burgh Cashel castle cavalry Celts century chief Christian command conduct confederates Connaught council crown Danes death defeated deputy Dermot Dublin duke Dungannon earl of Desmond earl of Ulster Edward enemy England English favour Feidlim Firbolgs Fitzgerald Fomorians force garrison Ginkell Henry honour hostages Hy-Nialls Inchiquin invasion Ireland Irish James John Kildare Kilkenny king king of Leinster king's kingdom Lacy land laws leaders Leinster Limerick lord justice lord lieutenant Malachy marched Meath ment Milesian Milesius monarch Munster native Nemedian Niall nuncio O'Brien O'Connell O'Connor O'Neill O'Ruarc Ormonde Ormonde's papists parliament party penal prince prisoner proceeded protestant queen reign Roderic Roman catholics royal Scotland Scots seized sent Shane Shane O'Neill siege Strongbow succeeded success surnames surrender Tara Thomond tion took troops Tyrconnel Tyrone Ulster united Irishmen victory Waterford Wexford William William Dargan
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Page 12 - THE harp that once through Tara's halls The soul of music shed. Now hangs as mute on Tara's walls, As if that soul were fled. — So sleeps the pride of former days, So glory's thrill is o'er, And hearts, that once beat high for praise, Now feel that pulse no more.
Page 236 - They who carried on this system, looked to the irresistible force of Great Britain for their support in their acts of power. They were quite certain that no complaints of the natives would be heard on this side of the water, with any other sentiments than those of contempt and indignation.
Page 250 - I have not made it a part of the resolutions. I have only proposed to set up a reformed parliament as a barrier against that mischief which every honest man that will open his eyes must see in every instance overbears the interest of Ireland. I have not said one word that looks like a wish for separation, though I give it to you and your friends as my most decided opinion, that such an event would be a regeneration to this country.
Page 249 - Commons, by moving for leave to bring in a bill " for the more equal representation of the people in parliament.
Page 37 - LET Erin remember the days of old, Ere her faithless sons betrayed her; When Malachi wore the collar of gold Which he won from the proud invader...
Page 227 - The Roman catholics of this kingdom shall enjoy such privileges in the exercise of their religion, as are consistent with the laws of Ireland, or as they did enjoy in the reign of king Charles II...
Page 192 - There is a very fair piece of ground betwixt your lordship's army and ours, on this side the brook, whither if you please to advance, we will do the like. We do not so much doubt the gallantry of your resolution, as to...
Page 109 - ... and so I have gone wolward, and barefoot and barelegged, divers times (when it hath not been very warm) ; and so I should have done still, and now, but that poor prisoners, of their gentleness, hath sometime given me old hosen and shoes, and old shirts.
Page 236 - All the penal laws of that unparalleled code of oppression, which were made after the last event, were manifestly the effects of national hatred and scorn towards a conquered people ; whom the victors delighted to trample upon, and were not at all afraid to provoke. They were not the effect of their fears, but of their security. They who carried on this system looked to the irresistible force of Great Britain for their support in their acts of power.
Page 236 - Whilst that temper prevailed, and it prevailed in all its force to a time within our memory, every measure was pleasing and popular, just in proportion as it tended to harass and ruin a set of people, who were looked upon as enemies to God and man ; and indeed as a race of bigoted savages who were a disgrace to human nature itself.