Foreign Relations: Ireland Flashcards
Summarise foreign relations with Ireland
Bad - Elizabeth never defeated by rebellion in Ireland was threatening + expensive to defend against across her reign
What was the main threatening rebellion in Ireland?
Tyrone’s Rebellion (1593-1603)
When was Tyrone’s Rebellion?
1593-1603
What was Tyrone’s Rebellion (1593-1603)?
Rebellion against Elizabeth + English authority in Ireland
What were the causes of Tyrone’s Rebellion?
- Resentment of royal Tudor authority in Ireland
- Belief by Irish Catholics that Catholicism would only succeed if Elizabeth was removed
Who led Tyrone’s Rebellion?
O’Donnell + O’Neil (Earl of Tyrone)
Who was first sent by Elizabeth in 1599 to deal with the rebels in Tyrone’s Rebellion?
Devereux (Earl of Essex)
Was Devereux successful in dealing with Tyrone’s Rebellion?
No - made a showy progress across the country + disobeyed Elizabeth by making a truce with the rebels
Who were made Lord Lieutenants in Ireland to replace Devereux in dealing with Tyrone’s Rebellion in 1600?
Lord Mountjoy + Sir George Carew
Which 2 foreign figures supported Tyrone’s Rebellion? Why?
Pope + Philip (both Catholic)
What expensive policy was taken to deal with rebellion in Ireland?
Naval patrols to ensure no Spanish could land in Ireland + strengthen the rebellion
When did the rebels give up on Tyrone’s Rebellion?
After Elizabeth’s death in 1603
When did the Spanish land in Ireland to try to make use of Tyrone’s Rebellion? With how many men?
1601 with 3,000 men
What was the other rebellion in Ireland?
Fitzmaurice, Desmond + Baltinglass’s Rebellion (1579)
When was Fitzmaurice, Desmond + Baltinglass’s Rebellion?
1579
