In a few days all Kerry and Limerick were up, and the woods between Mallow and the Shannon 'were swarming with howling kerne.' 'The rebellion,' wrote Waterhouse, 'is the most perilous that ever began in Ireland.

Nothing is to be looked for but a general revolt.' Malby took the command against them, joined by one of the Burkes, Theobald, who when he saw Fitzmaurice struck by a ball and staggering in his saddle, rode at him and cut him down.

The Papal standard was unfolded in this battle.

Malby then burnt the Desmonds' country, killing all the human beings he met, up to the walls of Askeaton.

When opportunity offered, Desmond retaliated by sacking and burning Youghal.