Cromwellian Invasion of Ireland: Landing, Drogheda, and Wexford
- When
- 1649
- Where
- Dublin
- Episodes
- 1
In August 1649, Oliver Cromwell landed near Dublin with New Model Army veterans to re-conquer Ireland for the Commonwealth. This campaign included the Siege of Drogheda in September and the Sack of Wexford in October, both resulting in significant massacres of garrisons.
Episodes
Background and detail
Political Context. Following the execution of Charles I in January 1649, the Irish Catholic Confederation allied with Royalists to secure Ireland for Charles II. The Commonwealth responded by dispatching forces to regain control, leading to the 1649–1653 conquest.
Cromwell's Arrival. Oliver Cromwell arrived near Dublin in August 1649 with an expeditionary force composed largely of New Model Army veterans. His objective was to re-conquer the country on behalf of the newly established Commonwealth of England.
People involved
- Oliver Cromwell · Commander of the Commonwealth forces
- New Model Army · Expeditionary force
Sources
- Siege of Drogheda Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
- Sack of Wexford Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Cromwellian conquest of Ireland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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