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Ireland’s Wars: The Restoration Coups

Posted on Aug 20, 2014 by NFB

So ends the bloody business of the day. -Homer Richard Cromwell had a short honeymoon period upon taking up the office of Lord Protector, with his brother Henry remaining in his position of power in Ireland as well, seemingly a … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Knocknaclashy

Posted on Jul 2, 2014 by NFB

Donough McCarthy, the Viscount Muskerry, played a relatively small but vital part in the events of the day in the 1640s and 50’s. A Catholic nobleman with lands in West Munster, especially in Kerry, he had joined the Confederate cause … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Cromwell’s Winter Offensive

Posted on Apr 2, 2014 by NFB

Cromwell’s coordinated offensive, which has become known as his “Winter Offensive”, caught the Royalists completely by surprise. While the winter had been a little bit milder than usual, Ormonde and his lieutenants were in no way expecting any kind of … Continue reading →

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