Irish Confederacy

The Irish Confederacy was a political and military alliance formed in Ireland during the 1640s, amid the turbulent backdrop of the English Civil War and tensions between Catholic Irish and Protestant English rulers. Established in 1642, it aimed to represent the interests of Irish Catholics, seeking greater autonomy and religious freedom. The Confederacy operated its own government and military, but internal divisions and external pressures, particularly from English forces, ultimately led to its downfall by 1653. The confederacy is significant as it highlighted the struggle for power and identity in Ireland during a tumultuous period.