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Remembering the March to Kinsale  - Event 2001

Recalling the 400th anniv. of the Battle of Kinsale, Dec., 24, 1601.

The Mac Sweeneys of Tírconnaill commanded by Maolmhuire/ Sir Miles Mac Swyne, Chief of Doe, set out for Kinsale with Red Hugh O Donnell during the 1st week of November 1601 in appalling weather conditions .

 The progress of Red Hugh's army to Munster, during what is known as `the little ice age' ranks as one of the most astonishing marches in history.  The MacSweeneys of Tíconnaill fought as rearguard during the retreat from Kinsale and true to their galloglass oath, to be victorious or die where they stood, most never returned.

Programme.

4.30 pm (sharp) Assemble at the graves of the Mac Sweeney Chiefs of Doe in Doe graveyard (two miles from Creeslough in the direction of Carrigart) for the ceremony of the Blessing of the Graves.  Please bring storm proof lights/ lanterns/ candles to illuminate the graves during the ceremony.

5.15 pm.  Commemorative Mass in Ards Capuchin Monastery - four miles from Creeslough in the direction of Dunfanaghy.

6.30 pm. Descendants of Mac Sweeney Doe Commemorative Dinner, Arnold's Hotel, Dunfanaghy.