He became a convert to Protestantism and served with credit against Spain in the Low Countries .
Esmonde was the second son of Walter Esmonde of Johnstown , Wexford , and his wife Margaret , daughter of Michael Furlong of Horetown .
Esmonde became a convert to Protestantism and served with credit against Spain in the Low Countries .
Esmonde was the second son of Walter Esmonde of Johnstown , Wexford , and his wife Margaret , daughter of Michael Furlong of Horetown .