On September 11, 1649, an army stormed the town of Drogheda and as many as 3,500 people were slaughtered, unleashed by the great bogey-man of Irish history – Oliver Cromwell. In this first episode the historical context of 17th century Ireland and the religious conflict taking place in Ireland and Britain unfolds.
All is not lost for the Irish. Owen Roe’s kinsman, Major-General Hugh Dubh O’Neill, will now emerge from his shadow. He, also, served for many years in the continental wars, and he commands 2,000 experienced soldiers of the Ulster Catholic army. Can he stop Cromwell in his tracks?