Archaeologists claim to have found Red Hugh's remains in Spain 400 years after his death

Spanish archaeologists believe they've found the final resting place of one of Ireland's most famous rebels, more than 400 years after he was buried in a chapel in the city of Valladolid.
Archaeologists claim to have found Red Hugh's remains in Spain 400 years after his death

Nuala O'Donnell, a direct descendant of Red Hugh O'Donnell officially unveiling the Battle of Kinsale monument at Milewater, Kinsale, Co. Cork. Included are Cllr. Michael Hegarty, chairman Cork County Council, and Michael Doran, organiser.  Pic: Richard Mills.
Nuala O'Donnell, a direct descendant of Red Hugh O'Donnell officially unveiling the Battle of Kinsale monument at Milewater, Kinsale, Co. Cork. Included are Cllr. Michael Hegarty, chairman Cork County Council, and Michael Doran, organiser.  Pic: Richard Mills.

Spanish archaeologists believe they've found the final resting place of one of Ireland's most famous rebels, more than 400 years after he was buried in a chapel in the city of Valladolid.

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