Ireland

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Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, agrees to abandon further attempts at extending his territory in the north

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The Spanish Armada is defeated by the English, with some Spaniards slain upon reaching the coasts of Ireland and some survivors remaining

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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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Mary, Queen of Scots recognised Philip II of Spain as her heir.

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Nicholas Walsh, Bishop of Ossory,is murdered by James Dullard

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James VI (aged, 8) escaped from Castle Ruthven.

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Pope Gregory reforms the calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 45BCE - 4 October is followed by 15 October. However, the reform will not be implemented in Britain and Ireland till 1752

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James VI abducted and taken to the Castle of Ruthven by the Earls of Mar and Gowrie the so-called Ruthven Raid.

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