Battle of Aughrim

The Battle of Aughrim was the decisive battle of the Williamite war in Ireland. It was fought between the Jacobites and the forces of William III on 12 July 1691, near the village of Aughrim in County Galway.

Related Topics:
Williamite war in Ireland - Jacobites - William III - 12 July - 1691 - Aughrim - County Galway

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The battle was the bloodiest ever fought on Irish soil – over 7,000 people were killed. It meant the effective end of Jacobitism in Ireland, although the city of Limerick held out until the autumn of 1691.

Related Topics:
Jacobitism - Ireland - Limerick

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