Ireland

First siege of Limerick ends

First siege of Limerick begins

Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) is a city and the county seat of County Limerick in the province of Munster, in the midwest of the Republic of Ireland. The city lies on the River Shannon, with three main crossing points near the city centre. It is chiefly renowned for its rugby heritage, including the famous Garryowen rugby club, after which the high rugby kick is named. Limerick has a proud sporting tradition, as the spiritual home of Irish rugby, as well as being a powerhouse in hurling. The population of Limerick including environs is 86,998 while the population of the city itself is 54,023 (CSO, 2002). Limerick is twinned with Quimper in France.

Battle of the Boyne (New Style)

The Battle of the Boyne was a turning point in the Williamite war in Ireland between the deposed King James VII of Scotland and II of England and his son-in-law and successor, William, for the English, Scottish and Irish thrones.

William of Orange lands at Carrickfergus

William of Orange departs for Ireland

The Scots Parliament ratified the establishment of a Presbyterian religious system, rejecting Episcopacy.

Five regiments of Irishmen sail for France and form the nucleus of Frances Irish Brigade

The Irish Brigade was a brigade in the French Royal Army composed of Irish exiles, led by Lord Mountcashel.

The Enniskillen Protestants defeat Jacobite forces at Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Battle of Dunkeld when the newly formed Cameronians defended the town against, 3,000 Highlanders.

The Duke of Schomberg lands at Groomsport with his 10,000 strong Williamite army

The Williamite war in Ireland, which could also be described as the Jacobite war in Ireland and is known in Ireland as Cogadh an Dá Rí or The War of the Two Kings, was the opening conflict following the deposition of James VII of Scotland and II of England and Ireland in 1688 when he attempted to regain the throne of his Three Kingdoms from his daughter Mary II who replaced him jointly with her husband William of Orange. It influenced the Jacobite Rising in Scotland led by Bonnie Dundee which started at about the same time. While William successfully defeated Jacobitism in Ireland and subsequent Jacobite Risings were confined to Scotland and England, the War was to have a lasting effect on Ireland, confirming British and Protestant rule over the country for over a century. The iconic Williamite victories of the Siege of Londonderry and the Battle of the Boyne are still celebrated by the Unionist community in Northern Ireland today.