On 12 March 1689, James landed in Ireland, launching the Williamite War in Ireland; on 16 March 1689, his Letter to the Convention was read out demanding obedience and threatening punishment for failure to comply which alienated many of the undecided.
On 12 March 1689, James landed in Ireland to attempt the reconquest of his kingdoms, a conflict known as the Williamite War in Ireland. His Letter to the Convention was read out on 16 March 1689, demanding obedience and punishment for those who did not comply; the uncompromising tone alienated many of the undecided.