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Storming of Maynooth Castle
- When
- March 1535
- Where
- Maynooth Castle
- Part of
- Storming of Maynooth Castle
English forces under Skeffington captured Maynooth Castle in March 1535 using siege guns and bribery while the Earl was absent.
Sir William Skeffington led an English force to bombard the massive castle with heavy modern siege guns, ruining much of the medieval structure. The stronghold was taken by bribing a guard to open the gates while Thomas FitzGerald was away gathering reinforcements to relieve the position.
Sources
- Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Maynooth Castle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-22
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