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Desmond, Gerald Fitzgerald, 15th earl of

Desmond, Gerald Fitzgerald, 15th earl of (dĕzˈmənd), d. 1583, Irish nobleman. He spent his life fighting Thomas Butler, 10th earl of Ormonde, who represented English interests. He was twice imprisoned in London, but returned both times to continue his struggle. In 1579 he was proclaimed a traitor, and after four years of rebellion, he was captured and killed.

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Despite this setback, recruits were enrolled including the son of Sir John Fitzgerald, Gerald. So who were the Tyneside Irish?

Irish heroes not forgotten Irish heroes not forgotten; The memory of the Tyneside Irish Brigade which suffered horrendous casualties in the Battle of the Somme is being revived as a new association in its name is being planned. MIKE KELLY reports