1690
First siege of Limerick begins
Ireland
Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) is a city and the county seat of County Limerick in the province of Munster, in the midwest of the Republic of Ireland. The city lies on the River …
Celtic history archive
Ireland
1690
Battle of the Boyne (New Style)
Ireland
The Battle of the Boyne was a turning point in the Williamite war in Ireland between the deposed King James VII of Scotland and II of England and his son-in-law and successor, …
1690
William of Orange lands at Carrickfergus
Ireland
William of Orange lands at Carrickfergus. This June 14, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1690
William of Orange departs for Ireland
Ireland
William of Orange departs for Ireland. This June 11, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1690
The Scots Parliament ratified the establishment of a Presbyterian religious system, rejecting Episcopacy.
Ireland
The Scots Parliament ratified the establishment of a Presbyterian religious system, rejecting Episcopacy. This June 7, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1690
Five regiments of Irishmen sail for France and form the nucleus of Frances Irish Brigade
Ireland
The Irish Brigade was a brigade in the French Royal Army composed of Irish exiles, led by Lord Mountcashel. On April 18, 1690, the departure of an Irish Jacobite army had formed …
1691
Robert Boyle, pioneer chemist and physicist dies
Ireland
Robert Boyle FRS (25 January 1627 – 31 December 1691) was an Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, alchemist and inventor. Boyle is largely regarded today as the …
1691
Patrick Sarsfield and The Wild Geese sail out of Cork harbour for France
Ireland
Patrick Sarsfield and The Wild Geese sailing out of Cork Harbour for France is a historical event associated with the Flight of the Wild Geese, which occurred in the late 17th …
1691
Treaty of Limerick is signed by Ginkel and Sarsfield, ending the Williamite War in Ireland
Ireland
The Treaty of Limerick is signed on October 3, 1691, by General Godert de Ginkel (for William III) and Patrick Sarsfield (for the Jacobites), effectively ending the Williamite War …
1691
The first recorded meeting of the Presbyterian general synod of Ulster is held at Antrim
Ireland
The first recorded meeting of the Presbyterian general synod of Ulster is held at Antrim. This September 30, 1691 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1691
A Jacobite force under Patrick Sarsfield, guided by Galloping Hogan, destroys a Williamite siege train at Ballyneety, hampering the siege of Limerick
Ireland
The event you’re referring to is the Raid on Ballyneety, which took place on the night of August 11-12, 1690, during the Williamite War in Ireland. This daring raid was a …
1691
Battle of Aughrim
Ireland
The Battle of Aughrim was the decisive battle of the Williamite war in Ireland. It was fought between the Jacobites and the forces of William III on 12 July 1691, near the village …