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The Battle of the Boyne 1690: Jacobites, Williamites, and the Shaping of Ireland
The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 is one of the most iconic yet misunderstood events in Irish history. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the complex web of alliances that brought the Catholic Jacobite army of James II and the Protestant Williamite forces of William III to the banks of the River Boyne. They discuss the battlefield tactics, the role of the French general Lauzun, the deadly fighting at Oldbridge, and the myth-making that followed. What really happened on 1 July 1690 — and why does it still matter? Along the way, they meet key figures like Patrick Sarsfield, the Duke of…
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