The Flight of the EarlsUntil the end of 16th century, Ulster was the most Gaelic part of Ireland. Fifty years later, it was the last Gaelic part. In 1607 Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and other Gaelic chieftains fled the continent and settled in Rome. Their lands were declared forfeit to the crown and were cleared for the plantation of Ulster, which followed. |
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Better hang at home than die like a dog in Ireland | 8 |
Received to grace and mercy even out of the jaws of death | 29 |
The aborted flight of an earl | 51 |
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