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The Battle of Aughrim

Aughrim, County Galway

The bloodiest battle in Irish history.

At Aughrim in July 1691, the Jacobite army of James II fought William III's forces. The Jacobites were winning until their French commander, the Marquis de St Ruth, was killed by a cannonball, and their army collapsed.

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When
12 July 1691
Where
53.2900, -8.3200
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

The Aughrim Experience visitor centre explains the battle.

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