Ulster plantation

• Who were the main rulers of Ulster?

  Gaelic chiefs and clans
• Name two examples of clans in Ulster.

  The O’Neills of Tyrone and the O’Donnells of Donegal
• What was the Nine Years War?

  A war in 1594 where Ulster chiefs fought against the English Government
• What were the English Government's intentions during the Nine Years War?

  To impose English law and the Protestant religion throughout Ulster
• Who provided help to the Ulster chiefs during the Nine Years War?

  • Help from Spain
  • Philip II sent ships with around 4,000 men
• Where did the Spanish forces land to assist the Ulster chiefs?

  Kinsale, Co. Cork
• What happened at the Battle of Kinsale in 1601?

  O’Neill and O’Donnell were quickly defeated while trying to help the Spanish
• What treaty did O’Neill sign in 1603?

  The Treaty of Mellifont
• What was the outcome of the Treaty of Mellifont?

  It made peace with the English Government
• What actions did the English Government take after the Treaty of Mellifont?

  They continued to harass the Ulster chiefs and sought to impose control
• What significant event occurred in 1607 involving the Ulster chiefs?

  The Ulster chiefs decided to leave Ireland
• Why did the Ulster chiefs leave Ireland in 1607?

  They refused to live under English rule
• What did the English government declare about the Ulster chiefs after their departure?

  They declared them to be traitors
• What was one reason for the plantation of Ulster?

  To create a loyal and Protestant population
• Why did the English government want to protect England from Ireland?

  They did not want other countries using Ireland as a base to attack England
• What was the English government's view on Catholics in Ireland?

  They thought Catholics would always be disloyal to the crown
• What were the impacts/results of the Plantation of Ulster?

  • Establishment of a Protestant population
  • Increased tensions between Catholics and Protestants
  • Changes in land ownership and governance