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1689 in Ireland

Explore 6 historical events and records for Ireland in 1689.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1689

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April

18 April 1689

Siege of Londonderry

Stuart, James · Londonderry · Warfare / Williamite War in Ireland

His forces begin the main siege of Londonderry

May

1 May 1689

Battle of Bantry Bay

Herbert, Arthur · Bantry Bay · English naval commander · Warfare / Grand Alliance

Commands the English fleet in the inconclusive Battle of Bantry Bay

7 May 1689

Patriot Parliament

Stuart, James · Dublin · House / House of Stuart

Opens the Irish Parliament that recognizes his authority

August

1 August 1689

Failure at Londonderry

Stuart, James · Londonderry · Warfare / Williamite War in Ireland

His army abandons the failed siege of Londonderry

13 August 1689

Landing in Ireland

Schomberg, Frederick · Bangor · Commander in chief of Williamite forces · Warfare / Williamite War in Ireland

Lands at Bangor with Williamite troops for the Irish campaign

27 August 1689

Capture of Carrickfergus

Schomberg, Frederick · Carrickfergus · Commander in chief of Williamite forces · Warfare / Williamite War in Ireland

Captures Carrickfergus after landing in Ulster

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