Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone

Hugh O'Neill was a great chieftan who led the Irish resistance during the Nine Years War 1594-1603 and also at the Battle of Kinsale 1601. He is remembered for leaving Ireland along with many other chieftans, in what is called 'The Flight of the Earls' in 1607. This brought an end to the Gaelic chiefs in Ireland.