Treaty of Limerick

The Treaty of Limerick, signed in 1691, ended the Williamite War in Ireland between the supporters of the deposed King James II and those loyal to King William III. It aimed to protect the rights and freedoms of Irish Catholics who had supported James II. The treaty promised religious freedom and the protection of property rights. However, promises made in the treaty were largely ignored after it was signed, leading to widespread discrimination against Catholics in Ireland for the following centuries. Its legacy is significant in understanding the historical conflicts over religion and governance in Ireland.