Nine Years War Flashcards
After the failure of Munster what did Elizabeth want to do
She wanted to control wild Ireland which was the most uncivilised.
Who still had a sour relationship with Elizabeth after their actions in Munster
Hugh O’Neill
What did Hugh O’Neill do
He started a campaign against English during what was know as the 9 years war
When was the nine years war
1594-1603
What happened in 1601
O’Neill was joined by a Spanish fleet
What did Phillip II send the Irish
Money and men to support the Irish
What happened at the battle of kingsale in 1601
The Irish and Spanish clashed with the engalish and O’Neill was captured but managed to escape and went on the run
How long was O’Neill on the ru for
2 years
What happened in 1603
In 1603 O’Neill surrendered
After he surrendered what did he do
He went back to Ireland but wasn’t happy so in 1607 he left and went to Europe
What did he do in Europe
He tried to aether support for a rebellion but never came back
what was this known as
The flight of the earls
