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Siege of Clonmel

When
27 April – 18 May 1650
Where
Clonmel, County Tipperary
Part of
Siege of Clonmel

Cromwell's 8,000-man army besieged Clonmel from late April to mid-May 1650. The garrison of 1,500 under O'Neill surrendered after inflicting heavy casualties.

The siege lasted from 27 April to 18 May 1650. Oliver Cromwell led 8,000 New Model Army troops against the town. Hugh Dubh O'Neill commanded the 1,500-man garrison. The defenders inflicted heavy casualties before eventually surrendering.

Sources

  1. Siege of Clonmel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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