15 Events That Still Shape Irish Attitudes Toward Britain

3. Cromwell’s Campaign in Ireland (1649-1653)

Oliver Cromwell’s military campaigns in Ireland from 1649 to 1653 are infamous for their brutality and mass civilian casualties, particularly during the sieges of Drogheda and Wexford. These actions left a profound psychological scar on the Irish populace and are often cited as stark examples of anti-Irish oppression (history.com).