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1649 in Ireland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Ireland in 1649.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1649

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September

11 September 1649

Death of Arthur Aston

Aston, Arthur · Drogheda · Governor · Warfare / Cromwellian Conquest of Ireland

Aston is killed after Parliamentarian troops storm Drogheda.

October

11 October 1649

Fall of Wexford

Sinnott, David · Wexford · Warfare / Cromwellian Conquest of Ireland

Sinnott commands Wexford during the crisis that ends with Parliamentarian capture of the town.

Other events (month unknown)

1649

Rebellion of Rebels in Wexford

Rochford, Hugh · Wexford · Warfare / Military

Attempts to negotiate with Cromwell

1649

Siege of Wexford

Sinnott, David · Wexford · Warfare / Military

Arrives in Wexford with 1,500 men to defend it against Cromwell

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