The Battle of the Boyne

The Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 1 (depending on what calendar you're using), 1690, was a significant event in Irish and British history, marking a pivotal moment in the Williamite War in Ireland. The conflict emerged from the broader context of the Glorious Revolution in 1688, which saw the overthrow of King James II of England and the ascension of William III (William of Orange) to the English throne.
This quick video tells the story of why this battle came about and it's importance in history.
Some images c/o: me & Derry Burn just north of Derry Lodge by Alistair Pooler, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Enniskillen - Castle & R Erne by Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, irwin brown / Enniskillen from the air at 2000ft, Carrickfergus Castle by Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, King William, Carrickfergus by Albert Bridge, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Wyck, Jan (1644-1702), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, and Trulock, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

[@homestead44]

Thank you

[@JohnlivesontheIsleofMannow]

Very decent video, well presented and accurate following the gentleman above’s addition , great job just subscribed 👍

[@theceltichistorychannel]

Thanks very much, and thank you for the feedback!

[@nirnman]

reasonable account of the battle but one error. William did not lead the crossing at Rosnaree, it was the son of the Duke of Schomburg who led this. When finally brushing aside the holding Jacobite force he found his troops stuck on the wrong side of a steep and boggy valley facing the experienced French troops, which had been diverted to to face what James had thought was the main Williamite attack, and they then spent the rest of the battle just looking at each other.

[@theceltichistorychannel]

Thanks for pointing this out; this was my error when writing out the script relative to the crossing near Rosnaree. Appreciate the feedback.

[@sandrabrowne2350]

Aughrim the main battle of the three Kings 10 thousand Irish footsoldiers died in defence of their homeland and way of life the battle close run affair in the beginning French General decided on immediate battle against Williamites killed by cannonball early in battle interpetive center commerates the engagement .After Siege of Limerick many Irish soldiers left their homeland leaving a defenceless population majority Catholic ushering Penal Laws to join the French Army/ Wild Geese!

[@June1815VICTORY]

Interesting video, although the miss use of miss understanding of the word Catholic is the man disappointing fact in this video. The word Catholic means universal and does not and can not only mean the church of rome members. Any religionor faith made up of different people with different skins colours, different language, from different country's are ALL Catholic. Islam, Judaism, orthodox, church of rome and protestant are in fact Catholic.