Many went to Holland and joined the army of the Prince of Orange.

Dreadful stories were circulated of an intended invasion of England by wild Irish regiments under Tyrconnel.

There was a rumour of another massacre of the English, and of the proposed repeal of the act of settlement.

Protestants who could not cross the channel fled to Enniskillen and to Derry, which closed its gates and prepared for its memorable siege.

James, who had fled to France, plucked up courage to go to Ireland, and make a stand there in defence of his crown.
His progress from Kinsale to Dublin was an ovation.