Historical Events tagged with "lough swilly"
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Politics & Government
The Departure of the Gaelic Nobles
September 14th, 1607 417 years ago
The Flight of the Earls involved the departure of nobles from Ireland to continental Europe, aiming to seek military support against English rule. Leading figures included Hugh O'Neill, the Earl of Tyrone, and Rory O'Donnell, the Earl of Tyrconnel. They sailed from Lough Swilly, Donegal, to France, marking a critical moment in the struggle against English colonization in Ireland. The escape was prompted by fears of reprisals and loss of noble titles after their defeat in the Nine Years' War against the English crown.
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