Henry Ireton's forces crossed the River Shannon at Meelick, opening Connacht to Parliamentary conquest. Ireton was Cromwell's son-in-law and led the campaign after Cromwell returned to England. The crossing was a key strategic step in completing the Cromwellian conquest.
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