In 1602, Rory O'Donnell (1575-1608) succeeded his brother as Lord of Tyrconnell and chief of Clan O'Donnell. After traveling to London, where he submitted to King James I of England, he was created Earl of Tyrconnell on September 4, 1603. Due to his disagreements with the English Crown, he and other Irish nobles sought support in Europe for a new rebellion, the Flight of the Earls, which ultimately failed. He died the following year in Rome, Papal States.













