drogheda

• Nome próprio que designa uma cidade na Irlanda, historicamente conhecida por ter sido tomada por Oliver Cromwell em 1649, quando os habitantes católicos foram massacrados.

A proper noun referring to a town in Ireland, historically known for being captured by Oliver Cromwell in 1649, during which the Catholic inhabitants were massacred.

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1. Town in IrelandB2formal

   A historic town in County Louth, Ireland, located on the River Boyne.

   Cidade na Irlanda

   • Drogheda is known for its medieval architecture and rich history.
   • The town of Drogheda lies about 50 kilometers north of Dublin.
   • Many tourists visit Drogheda to explore its ancient walls and churches.

2. Historical eventC1formal

   The site of a significant and tragic event in 1649, when forces under Oliver Cromwell captured the town and killed many of its Catholic defenders and civilians.

   Evento histórico

   • The siege of Drogheda in 1649 resulted in a brutal massacre of the town's Catholic inhabitants.
   • Historians often debate the severity of the massacre at Drogheda.
   • The events at Drogheda remain a deeply controversial part of Cromwell's campaign in Ireland.