The Siege of Derry 1689: Williamite War and Protestant Resistance

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Siege of Derry in 1689, a pivotal event in the Williamite War in Ireland. They delve into the city's strategic importance on the River Foyle, the leadership of Governor Robert Lundy and the apprentice boys who closed the gates against Jacobite forces. The conversation covers the brutal 105-day siege, the starvation and disease endured by the defenders, and the failed relief attempts. They also discuss the fragmented command, the mysterious death of Jacobite commander Richard Hamilton, and the eventual arrival of the Mountjoy supply ship. The episode concludes with the aftermath: the Treaty of Limerick, the Penal Laws, and the enduring legacy of 'No Surrender' in Ulster Protestant identity. Lucas brings the story to life with vivid details, while Luna's questions draw out the human and political dimensions of this turning point in Irish history. #SiegeOfDerry #WilliamiteWar #JacobiteIreland #ApprenticeBoys #RobertLundy #RiverFoyle #Mountjoy #Derry1689 #NoSurrender #JamesII #WilliamIII #PenalLaws #TreatyOfLimerick #UlsterHistory #17thCenturyIreland #IrishHistory #History #FexingoHistory #CliffsOfMoher #CelticKnot Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo