The Second Desmond Rebellion ( 1579–1583 ) was the more widespread and bloody of the two Desmond Rebellions in Ireland launched Military_operation by the FitzGerald dynasty of Desmond in Munster against English rule .

The second rebellion began Process_start in July 1579 when James FitzMaurice FitzGerald landed Arriving in Ireland with a force of Papal troops , triggering Causation an insurrection across the south of Ireland on the part of the Desmond dynasty , their allies and others who were dissatisfied for various reasons with English government of the country .

The rebellion ended Process_end with the 1583 death of Gerald FitzGerald , 15th Earl of Desmond , and the defeat Conquering of the rebels .