Before the rebellion, he secretly sent Maurice MacGibbon, Catholic Archbishop of Cashel, to seek military aid from Philip II of Spain.
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William Barrett joined in the insurrection of the Desmond Rebellions against Elizabeth, but was pardoned by Her Majesty and received into favour.