The Siege of Drogheda concluded on September 11, 1649, during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. English Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell stormed the town, which was defended by a mixed garrison of Irish Catholics and Royalists. After the town was taken, a massacre ensued where much of the garrison was executed, and a significant number of civilians were also killed. This event is considered a major atrocity in Irish history and significantly impacted Cromwell's reputation in Ireland, contributing to a lasting legacy of bitterness and resentment.
