Sack of Wexford (1649)

Sack of Wexford (English Commonwealth vs Irish Confederates & Royalists) took place in 1649 during Irish Confederate Wars.

Battle facts

Year: 1649
Date: 1649-10-11
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Irish Confederate Wars
Side A: English Commonwealth
Side B: Irish Confederates, Royalists
Commanders (A): Oliver Cromwell, Henry Ireton, Michael Jones, Richard Deane
Commanders (B): David Synnot, James Stafford, Edward Butler
Casualties: 20 killed Unknown wounded, or died of disease (English Commonwealth), 1,500 – 2,000 killed (including civilians) 3,000 captured (Irish Confederates & Royalists)
Outcome: Commonwealth victory
Coordinates: 52.334°, -6.457°