Battle of the Boyne: Catholic King vs Protestant Army

This episode unpacks the July 1690 clash that decided whether James II’s claim to the English throne could be reasserted through Irish support or if William III would cement Protestant rule in Ireland and secure his position back home. We look at the composition of the armies, the role of French and Dutch forces, and what contemporary records reveal about strategy and morale. We then trace how the battle’s outcome shaped the Penal Laws, the Treaty of Limerick, and the long‑term memory of Protestant triumph versus Catholic resistance in Irish history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices