Abstract This paper discusses the life of Hugh O'Neill, leader of the Irish forces in the War of 1595-1603, third Baron of Dungannon and second Earl of Tyrone. The paper describes O'Neill's childhood and his rise to importance, particularly his achievements and influence. The paper concludes by describing the legacy of O'Neill's defeat in 1601 in the Battle of Kinsale.
From the Paper "In order to receive full pardon and permission to return to their estates, O'Neill and the other Chieftains were forced to swear loyalty to the Crown and disband their private armies (Peters 2005). Although they tried to resume their lives, Ireland had changed, and thus in September 1607, the Ulster aristocracy left their homeland in what is called the Flight of Earls (Peters 2005). O'Neill and the others left at midnight at Rathmullen on Lough Swilly with their families, and sailed for Spain, however they were forced by the winds to take shelter in the Seine, and passed the winter in the Netherlands (Hugh1 2006). In April 1608, they headed out for Rome, where they were greeted by Pope Paul V (Hugh1 2006)."
