At the battle of ardnaree in co. mayo, sir richard bingham, governor of connacht, surprises a force of redshanks ( scottish mercenary light infantrymen) engaged by the burkes of mayo; 1,000 redshanks and 1,000 camp followers are killed. bingham hangs the l

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September 23rd , 1586

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