Ireland

countries: Ireland

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Marischal College, second University in Aberdeen, founded.

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Earl of Moray murdered at Donibristle

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Red Hugh ODonnell, son of the Earl of Tyrconnell makes a dramatic escape from the Record Tower and returns to Co. Donegal and the leadership of his Clan

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An Act of the Scottish Parliament came into force concerning the Office of Lyoun King of Armes and his brother Heraldis creating the best regulated system of armorial bearings in Europe.

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A charter incorporates the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, near Dublin

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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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