Restoration (Ireland)

For details of the English, Scottish and colonial restorations, see Restoration (1660).

1660 print of Charles II
The armorial achievement of the Kingdom of Ireland, including the infrequently used crest used by James I

The Restoration (Irish: An Athghairm) of the Monarchy of Ireland began in 1660.[1] The Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland (1649–1660) resulted from the Wars of the Three Kingdoms but collapsed in 1659. Politicians such as General Monck tried to ensure a peaceful transition of government from the "Commonwealth" republic back to monarchy. From 1 May 1660 the English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under King Charles II. The term Restoration may apply both to the actual event by which the monarchy was restored, and to the period immediately before and after the event.

  1. ^ "Litir H | Caisleán Chill Chainningh".