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#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) is one of the most famous heroes of Ireland. He was viewed as the fulfilment of an old prophecy, and was imprisoned as a boy by the English who saw him as a threat. He escaped from Dublin Castle in 1591, in company with the sons of the O’Neill. Word of the escape shot through the land. Hugh formed an alliance with the O’Neills and by the end of May…

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#Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill #Battle at Curlew Pass #Battle of Kinsale #Battle of Yellow Ford #Franciscan monastery #History of Ireland #Irish History #Nine Years War #O&039;Donnell Abu #Red Hugh O&039;Donnell #Simancas #Spain #The Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture #The O&039;Donnell Clan song #Ulster

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#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) is one of the most famous heroes of Ireland. He was viewed as the fulfilment of an old prophecy, and was imprisoned as a boy by the English who saw him as a threat. He escaped from Dublin Castle in 1591, in company with the sons of the O’Neill. Word of the escape shot through the land. Hugh formed an alliance with the O’Neills and by the end of May…

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#Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill #Battle at Curlew Pass #Battle of Kinsale #Battle of Yellow Ford #Franciscan monastery #History of Ireland #Irish History #Nine Years War #O&039;Donnell Abu #Red Hugh O&039;Donnell #Simancas #Spain #The Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture #The O&039;Donnell Clan song #Ulster

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#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) is one of the most famous heroes of Ireland. He was viewed as the fulfilment of an old prophecy, and was imprisoned as a boy by the English who saw him as a threat. He escaped from Dublin Castle in 1591, in company with the sons of the O’Neill. Word of the escape shot through the land. Hugh formed an alliance with the O’Neills and by the end of May…

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#Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill #Battle at Curlew Pass #Battle of Kinsale #Battle of Yellow Ford #Franciscan monastery #History of Ireland #Irish History #Nine Years War #O&039;Donnell Abu #Red Hugh O&039;Donnell #Simancas #Spain #The Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture #The O&039;Donnell Clan song #Ulster

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#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) is one of the most famous heroes of Ireland. He was viewed as the fulfilment of an old prophecy, and was imprisoned as a boy by the English who saw him as a threat. He escaped from Dublin Castle in 1591, in company with the sons of the O’Neill. Word of the escape shot through the land. Hugh formed an alliance with the O’Neills and by the end of May…

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#Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill #Battle at Curlew Pass #Battle of Kinsale #Battle of Yellow Ford #Franciscan monastery #History of Ireland #Irish History #Nine Years War #O&039;Donnell Abu #Red Hugh O&039;Donnell #Simancas #Spain #The Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture #The O&039;Donnell Clan song #Ulster

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#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) is one of the most famous heroes of Ireland. He was viewed as the fulfilment of an old prophecy, and was imprisoned as a boy by the English who saw him as a threat. He escaped from Dublin Castle in 1591, in company with the sons of the O’Neill. Word of the escape shot through the land. Hugh formed an alliance with the O’Neills and by the end of May…

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#Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill #Battle at Curlew Pass #Battle of Kinsale #Battle of Yellow Ford #Franciscan monastery #History of Ireland #Irish History #Nine Years War #O&039;Donnell Abu #Red Hugh O&039;Donnell #Simancas #Spain #The Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture #The O&039;Donnell Clan song #Ulster

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#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) is one of the most famous heroes of Ireland. He was viewed as the fulfilment of an old prophecy, and was imprisoned as a boy by the English who saw him as a threat. He escaped from Dublin Castle in 1591, in company with the sons of the O’Neill. Word of the escape shot through the land. Hugh formed an alliance with the O’Neills and by the end of May…

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#Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill #Battle at Curlew Pass #Battle of Kinsale #Battle of Yellow Ford #Franciscan monastery #History of Ireland #Irish History #Nine Years War #O&039;Donnell Abu #Red Hugh O&039;Donnell #Simancas #Spain #The Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture #The O&039;Donnell Clan song #Ulster

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#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

#OTD in 1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) is one of the most famous heroes of Ireland. He was viewed as the fulfilment of an old prophecy, and was imprisoned as a boy by the English who saw him as a threat. He escaped from Dublin Castle in 1591, in company with the sons of the O’Neill. Word of the escape shot through the land. Hugh formed an alliance with the O’Neills and by the end of May…

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#Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill #Battle at Curlew Pass #Battle of Kinsale #Battle of Yellow Ford #Franciscan monastery #History of Ireland #Irish History #Nine Years War #O&039;Donnell Abu #Red Hugh O&039;Donnell #Simancas #Spain #The Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture #The O&039;Donnell Clan song #Ulster

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1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

1602 – “Red” Hugh O’Donnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy.

Red Hugh O’Donnell (Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill) is one of the most famous heroes of Ireland. He was viewed as the fulfilment of an old prophecy, and was imprisoned as a boy by the English who saw him as a threat. He escaped from Dublin Castle in 1591, in company with the sons of the O’Neill. Word of the escape shot through the land. Hugh formed an alliance with the O’Neills and by the end of May…

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#Aodh Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill #Battle at Curlew Pass #Battle of Kinsale #Battle of Yellow Ford #Franciscan monastery #History of Ireland #Irish History #Nine Years War #O&039;Donnell Abu #Red Hugh O&039;Donnell #Simancas #Spain #The Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture #The O&039;Donnell Clan song #Ulster