But a year later O'Neill was both widely regarded and acting as virtual King of Ireland , or much of it , and was acknowledged by his supporters in Munster as such , including O'Donovan , wisely .
Those who refused had their lands wasted .
But a year later O'Neill was both widely regarded and acting as virtual King of Ireland , or much of it , and was acknowledged by his supporters in Munster as such , including O'Donovan , wisely because those who refused had their lands wasted .