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The Flight of the Earls Introduction
The events surrounding the Flight of the Earls were central in
shaping modern Ireland. Over a period of fifteen years Ulster changed
beyond recognition from what was the last remaining stronghold of
Gaelic society to a province that saw the first successful plantation
in Ireland.
The Nine Years War left Ulster impoverished and divided, and robbed
the region of its young noblemen such as the O'Donnell brothers, O'Neill,
Maguire and their extended families. With the land now leaderless
the way was clear for the new settlers and the dividing up of the
seized territories.
An Irish
Lord feasting in the open air
Gaelic Ireland
The Nine Years War
(1594 - 1603)
The Flight
of the Earls
The Plantation
of Ulster
Characters -
The Irish
Characters
- The English
The Protestant
Reformation
Irish
Manuscript Tradition
Annuals
of the Four Masters
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Donegal County Council seeks to preserve the inheritance of the
people of Donegal for the present and future generations by preserving,
acquiring and making accessible the documented heritage of the County.
Archives are original documents, photographs, maps, plans and recordings
which have historical or evidential value and which must be preserved
permanently. Donegal County Council has some of the finest surviving
local archives in the country.
Public access to the archives is by prior appointment only. A few
days notice is generally required.
Donegal County Archives Service
Three Rivers Centre
Lifford
Co Donegal
Phone +353 74 91 72490
Fax: +353 74 91 42290
Email: archivist@donegalcoco.ie
Website: www.donegalcoco.ie
This collection is part of a Schools Facsimile Pack. You can obtain
the Pack by contacting Donegal County Archives Service.
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