FLED England after killing a man in a brawl ca 1539, became a mercenary under Con Bacach "The Lame" (King of Ulster and 1st Earl of Tyrone) who obtained a free pardon for him from Henry VIII in 1543, marshal-general of the army of Ireland 1550-53, forced to resign under Queen Mary but reinstated by Queen Elizabeth 1558. MP for co Down 1585, granted Newry Castle, co Down and substantial lands on ca 1552 by Edward VI. Also had estates in Wales, including Comlannerch.