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Tag Archives: ireland
From Kinsale to Dixie
Vikings return to Ireland
Scottish Mercenaries of the 16th Century
On colgaffneyis Website I recently received an inquiry about reenacting Scottish mercenaries of the 16th century. In response I wrote the following: Continue reading
Fire and Sword
Just finished Fire and Sword: Sorley Boy Macdonnell and the Rise of Clan Ian Mor, 1538-90, by J. Michael Hill. Highly recommended. Continue reading
The Sea Stallion
Historical Research Notes and Sources
Warfare in mid 17th Century Ireland
I have been reading Confederate Catholics at War: 1641-49, by Pádraig Lenihan. It is about the Irish part of the British Civil Wars. Quite a number of interesting points. Continue reading
Great history
I have been reading Seán O’Fáolin’s The Great O’Neill: A Biography of Hugh O’Neill Earl of Tyrone, 1550-1616. Hugh O’Neill led the last and greatest Irish revolt against Queen Elizabeth of England. Continue reading
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