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 to the King, outside of Ulster, Waterford, Limerick, Clonmel, Athlone, Galway and Kilkenny.

Above: The Siege Of Athlone