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Red Hugh O'Donnell

1572–1602 · 16th century · Also known as Hugh Roe O'Donnell

Red Hugh O'Donnell was lord of Tír Chonaill in north-west Ireland. Imprisoned by the English in Dublin Castle as a youth, he escaped in 1591 and became chief of the O'Donnells. With Hugh O'Neill he led the Nine Years' War against Elizabeth I. After their defeat at Kinsale in 1601 he sailed to Spain for help and died there in 1602.

Red Hugh O'Donnell
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Kingdom of Tir Chonaill

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