English Incursions into Ulster from the 70s
- Ulster was , it was controlled by the O'Neills and the O'Donnels who preivously shared control but then 2 English courtiers were granted Eastern Ulster, uniting both Irish clans against a common enemy. This gave them both reason to rebel and join forces.
- The situation descended into violence and Elizbateh called off the plantation, due to rising anger around the plantation.Political cause, catalyst.
Resentment of the Earl of Tyrone
- O'Neill accepted the title of Earl of Tyrone 1585 but there was growing tensions with new settlers in Ulster. Irish lands were being taken and regranted and the MachMahon chief was executed.
- Tyrone married the sister of Henry Bagenal in attempt to neautralise the situation but it failed so they eloped, creating personal tension between them.
- Hugh O'Donnel was imprisoned in Dublin Castle to make his father obey English rule, so he was resentful towards the English, after 4 years he escaped and plotted against the Queen. This was all growing resentment towards the English and a personal, political catalyst.
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