BattlefieldsBattle of Roscommon (1645)
English Civil War

Battle of Roscommon (1645)

1645
Roscommon, Ireland
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Roscommon, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Protestant garrison
Forces
Protestant garrison c.200–300.
VS
Victor
Confederate Catholics
Forces
Confederate Catholics c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Roscommon Castle falls to Confederates
The Battle

History & Significance

Confederate forces under Preston captured Roscommon Castle, extending Confederate control through Connacht. This was part of the Confederate campaigns to control the provincial towns and castles while the larger war continued.

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