April 29, 1608 - Flight of the Earls: Arrival in Rome

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On April 29, 1608, two of Ireland’s most iconic leaders, Hugh O'Neill and Rory O'Donnell, arrived in Rome in a desperate bid to save their homeland — a moment forever etched in history as the Flight of the Earls. In this episode of This Day in Irish History, Raymond Welsh takes you deep into the dramatic story behind their fateful departure from Ireland, their grueling journey across Europe, and their final days as exiled heroes in the heart of Catholic Christendom. If you’re passionate about Ireland’s rich and turbulent past, this is a story you won’t want to miss.

The Flight of the Earls marked the end of the Gaelic order that had shaped Ireland for centuries. Defeated after the Nine Years' War and driven into exile, O'Neill and O'Donnell dreamed of rallying Catholic Europe to their cause. But what awaited them in Rome was not salvation, but the sorrow of irreversible loss. Their arrival in Rome signaled a profound shift—one that led to the English Crown's Plantation of Ulster and changed the course of Irish history forever. Explore how their courageous, tragic journey still echoes through the centuries, reshaping ideas of identity, loyalty, and resistance.

Join us as we unravel this defining chapter in Irish history. Whether you’re a student of history or a lover of Irish heritage, the Flight of the Earls is a tale that still speaks powerfully to the resilience of a nation.