Battle of the Boyne

The Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 1, 1690 (July 12 in the Julian calendar), was a key conflict in the Williamite War in Ireland. It pitted the forces of the Protestant King William of Orange against the Catholic King James II of England. The battle took place near the River Boyne in Ireland and ended in a decisive victory for William. This not only secured Protestant rule in Ireland but also reinforced Protestant dominance in England and Scotland. The battle is commemorated annually by some groups and remains significant in the context of Irish and British history.