Cromwell's Ireland

Cromwell's Ireland refers to the period in the mid-17th century when Oliver Cromwell, an English military leader, invaded Ireland during the English Civil War. His campaign (1649-1653) aimed to subdue Irish resistance and assert English control. The invasion led to significant violence, including massacres, land confiscations, and severe social upheaval, particularly affecting the Catholic population. Cromwell's policies promoted Protestant settlement and profoundly altered Irish society and land ownership. The repercussions of this period have had a lasting impact on Anglo-Irish relations and the historical narrative of Ireland.