Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

This was Cromwell’s last military action in the war. On May 28th he sailed from Youghal, and at Bristol was enthusiastically received by the crowds, who had already learned how he had crushed and slaughtered the Irish Papist rebels. In the country he had left his deeds were naturally regarded differently ; but they were [...]

Above : Painting Of Oliver Cromwell During the winter months, the Munster garrisons planted by Ormond one after another revolted, and deserted the King’s cause for that of the Parliament. Cork had begun in October, and Youghal, Kinsale, Mallow, Bandon, Cappoquin, Baltimore, Castlehaven, Fethard, Cashel, Cahif and others followed. By the Spring there only remained [...]