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So, between 1594-1603, a massive rebellion broke out in Ireland against Tudor rule/control/influence there. Also known as Tyrone's rebellion, the revolt was spearheaded by Hugh O'Neill, the chief of the clan O'Neill, and also the Earl of Tyrone. During this war, there was some Spanish intervention on the side of the Irish, and also Scottish mercenaries played a pretty important role on the side of the Irish. It looks to me that there was a very good chance for Irish success and independence with the O'Neill Dynasty taking the position of High King.

But there are many different outcomes to the war, such as the prospect of a Habsburg Ireland, and English Ruled Ireland without the Ulster Plantation, and really for any Reformation TL or Irish TL, it's a good place to look at for POD's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Years'_War_(Ireland)

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