The Covenanter Army in Ireland was a Scottish force active during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1642–1649). It was sent to Ireland in April 1642 to support Protestant settlers and oppose Irish Confederate troops.
See also Solemn League and Covenant James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose New Model Army Plantation of Ulster Owen Roe O'Neill Laggan Army Presbytery of Carrickfergus
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