The Battle of the Boyne: William vs James in Ireland

In 1690, two kings fought for the future of Ireland at the River Boyne. This episode dives into the Battle of the Boyne, where the Catholic James II and the Protestant William III clashed in a conflict that shaped Irish history for centuries. We explore the political backdrop of the Glorious Revolution, the composition of the armies—including French allies for James and Dutch, Danish, and English troops for William—and the tactical decisions that led to William's victory. We also examine the aftermath: the Penal Laws that entrenched Protestant Ascendancy, the cultural memory of the battle in Orange Order parades, and its echoes in modern Northern Ireland politics. Featuring key figures like Patrick Sarsfield and the Duke of Schomberg, this episode reveals how a single day's battle became a symbol of division and identity. #BattleOfTheBoyne #WilliamIII #JamesII #GloriousRevolution #PatrickSarsfield #DukeOfSchomberg #PenalLaws #OrangeOrder #ProtestantAscendancy #RiverBoyne #1690 #IrishHistory #StuartDynasty #Jacobites #WilliamiteWar #NorthernIreland #History #FexingoHistory #CliffsOfMoher #CelticKnot Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo