 They force was intended to support Aodh Rua Ó Domhnaill who was besieging Enniskillen Castle.Later in 1595 another expedition of Hebridians was made to support the Irish rebels against the forces of Elizabeth I. Dòmhnall Gorm Mòr raised a fighting force of 4,000 men and sailed to Ulster in a fleet of 50 galleys and 70 supply ships.The fleet was however blown off course and was attacked off Rathlin Island by 3 English frigates.