The Battle of the Boyne

The Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 1 (depending on what calendar you're using), 1690, was a significant event in Irish and British history, marking a pivotal moment in the Williamite War in Ireland. The conflict emerged from the broader context of the Glorious Revolution in 1688, which saw the overthrow of King James II of England and the ascension of William III (William of Orange) to the English throne.

This quick video tells the story of why this battle came about and it's importance in history.

Some images c/o: me & Derry Burn just north of Derry Lodge by Alistair Pooler, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Enniskillen - Castle & R Erne by Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, irwin brown / Enniskillen from the air at 2000ft, Carrickfergus Castle by Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, King William, Carrickfergus by Albert Bridge, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Wyck, Jan (1644-1702), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, and Trulock, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.