Boyne (Battle of the Boyne)

The Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 1, 1690 (July 12 in the Gregorian calendar), was a significant conflict in Ireland between the army of the Catholic King James II of England and the Protestant King William of Orange. This battle was part of the larger struggle for control of the British throne, which had religious and political implications. William's victory secured Protestant rule in England and had lasting effects on Irish society, reinforcing Protestant dominance in Ireland and contributing to the sectarian divide that persists today. It is commemorated annually by some Protestant communities in Northern Ireland.