Siege of Drogheda
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The Siege of Drogheda, 3 to 11 September 1649, took place at the start of the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. The port of Drogheda was held by a mixed garrison of Irish Catholics and Royalists under
A plan of Drogheda in 1649
St Laurence's Gate – the last remaining of the ten original defensive gates
St. Mary's Church with the breach made by Cromwell in the town-wall.
A cannon firing in a re-enactment at the modern Millmount Fort
Siege of Kilkenny
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The siege of Kilkenny took place from 22 to 28 March 1650, during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. Previously the capital of Confederate Ireland, the garrison surrendered to Commonwealth forces un
Kilkenny Castle
Oliver Cromwell
Kilkenny Castle