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Ireland’s Wars: The Jacobite Collapse

Posted on Jun 17, 2015 by NFB

The War of the Two Kings was, for all intents and purposes, decided by the Battle of Aughrim. The Jacobite losses, both there and in the immediate aftermath, were simply too great for the movement to remain sustainable. With those … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Aughrim

Posted on Jun 10, 2015 by NFB

With Athlone’s fall, a major set-piece confrontation between the Jacobite and Williamite armies became inevitable. Ginkel’s multi-national force securing of Athlone and its defences gave them that vital bridgehead into Connacht, and they were soon marching out to seek that … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: O’Sullivan’s March

Posted on Feb 6, 2013 by NFB

Donal Cam O’Sullivan Beare was devastated by the loss and then destruction of Dunboy Castle, with the associated loss of most of the Beara peninsula to the troops of George Carew. Though O’Sullivan Beare continued his guerrilla campaign, he was operating on … Continue reading →

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