EuropeEvent
Burning of Derry and Start of O'Doherty's Rebellion
- When
- 1608
- Where
- Derry
- Episodes
- 1
In April 1608, Sir Cahir O'Doherty attacked and burned Derry, killing Governor George Paulet. This act launched a rebellion in western Ulster that ended with O'Doherty's death at the Battle of Kilmacrennan in July 1608.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Attack on Derry. At 2:00 am on 19 April 1608, O'Doherty led approximately 100 men in a surprise attack on Derry. The rebels burned much of the town and killed Governor George Paulet, an event that marked the formal start of the rebellion against the Crown.
People involved
- Sir Cahir O'Doherty · Rebel leader and Gaelic chieftain of Inishowen
- George Paulet · Governor of Derry
Sources
- O'Doherty's rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Derry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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