1691 Battle of Aughrim
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Accessible info about the 1691 Battle of Aughrim. Guided tours available on request: eastgalwayguide@gmail.com.
We did wonder what the former owners of Farnham, the Maxwell family, would make of a Wine bar named after Jacobites- there is an Orange Hall, now a private residence, on the grounds!
September 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM
We did wonder what the former owners of Farnham, the Maxwell family, would make of a Wine bar named after Jacobites- there is an Orange Hall, now a private residence, on the grounds!
On a visit to Farnham Estate in Co. Cavan we stopped for some refreshments in the Wine Goose bar.
The bar is named for the "Wild Geese" - the Irish aristocracy that departed Limerick after the 1691 Treaty. Many of these families married into established vinters in France- thus the term Wine Geese.
The bar is named for the "Wild Geese" - the Irish aristocracy that departed Limerick after the 1691 Treaty. Many of these families married into established vinters in France- thus the term Wine Geese.
September 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM
On a visit to Farnham Estate in Co. Cavan we stopped for some refreshments in the Wine Goose bar.
The bar is named for the "Wild Geese" - the Irish aristocracy that departed Limerick after the 1691 Treaty. Many of these families married into established vinters in France- thus the term Wine Geese.
The bar is named for the "Wild Geese" - the Irish aristocracy that departed Limerick after the 1691 Treaty. Many of these families married into established vinters in France- thus the term Wine Geese.
August 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The regiment was renamed the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons in 1751 and went on to feature in many conflicts across the world, including the War of the Austrian Succession, Napoleonic War, The Boer War, and on the Western Front. The museum in Enniskillen town is well worth a visit!
August 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The regiment was renamed the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons in 1751 and went on to feature in many conflicts across the world, including the War of the Austrian Succession, Napoleonic War, The Boer War, and on the Western Front. The museum in Enniskillen town is well worth a visit!
Enniskillen ⚔️
Three regiments were raised there in 1689 in response to the outbreak of the Williamte War. The most well-known of the three being Cunningham's Dragoons.
Three regiments were raised there in 1689 in response to the outbreak of the Williamte War. The most well-known of the three being Cunningham's Dragoons.
August 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Enniskillen ⚔️
Three regiments were raised there in 1689 in response to the outbreak of the Williamte War. The most well-known of the three being Cunningham's Dragoons.
Three regiments were raised there in 1689 in response to the outbreak of the Williamte War. The most well-known of the three being Cunningham's Dragoons.
Thrilled to be able to contribute to this feature in the #IrishIndependant highlighting the significance of Aughrim as a site.
Michael Riddell continues to consistently champion local history and raise the profile of the Battlefield ⚔️
Michael Riddell continues to consistently champion local history and raise the profile of the Battlefield ⚔️
August 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Thrilled to be able to contribute to this feature in the #IrishIndependant highlighting the significance of Aughrim as a site.
Michael Riddell continues to consistently champion local history and raise the profile of the Battlefield ⚔️
Michael Riddell continues to consistently champion local history and raise the profile of the Battlefield ⚔️
The next twist of fate occurs when Luttrell and Sheldon abandon the field. Their reasons for doing so have died with them; some consider that treachery was likely, but it’s possible that their morale, which had been poor to begin with, failed completely when the causeway was broken.
July 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The next twist of fate occurs when Luttrell and Sheldon abandon the field. Their reasons for doing so have died with them; some consider that treachery was likely, but it’s possible that their morale, which had been poor to begin with, failed completely when the causeway was broken.
St Ruth is up on the ridge observing the scene below. Sheldon and Luttrell are ineffectively holding off the Williamite advance and so the Marquis makes a move that will seal Ireland's fate for the next few centuries: he begins to move down the hill to his left #AughrimLive
July 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
St Ruth is up on the ridge observing the scene below. Sheldon and Luttrell are ineffectively holding off the Williamite advance and so the Marquis makes a move that will seal Ireland's fate for the next few centuries: he begins to move down the hill to his left #AughrimLive
Mackay has had a bee in his bonnet over the causeway since the initial skirmishing began.
July 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Mackay has had a bee in his bonnet over the causeway since the initial skirmishing began.
More of the Williamite regiments march into the bog at various points- all destined for the same fate as Earle & Co. Men are being clubbed with muskets, and fighting until blood leaks into their shoes.
July 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
More of the Williamite regiments march into the bog at various points- all destined for the same fate as Earle & Co. Men are being clubbed with muskets, and fighting until blood leaks into their shoes.
At around this time, the battle begins in earnest, and Huguenot troops are sent through the bog into an area that will become known as The Bloody Hollow #AughrimLive
July 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
At around this time, the battle begins in earnest, and Huguenot troops are sent through the bog into an area that will become known as The Bloody Hollow #AughrimLive
#OTD in 1691 (OS): General Ginkel draws close to the town of Ballinasloe on the River Suck and decides to camp for the night with the Williamite Army on the East Bank. From the Hill at Garbally, his scouts spot the main Jacobite force in the distance.
July 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#OTD in 1691 (OS): General Ginkel draws close to the town of Ballinasloe on the River Suck and decides to camp for the night with the Williamite Army on the East Bank. From the Hill at Garbally, his scouts spot the main Jacobite force in the distance.
On a trip to Limerick at the weekend, these Widows Alms Houses caught our eye. Seen clearly on the OS maps from the 1800s, they were thought to have been built in 1691, but a great article by #Limerick Historian
Sharon Slater debunks that myth....
👉https://limerickslife.com/widows-alms-houses/
Sharon Slater debunks that myth....
👉https://limerickslife.com/widows-alms-houses/
July 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
On a trip to Limerick at the weekend, these Widows Alms Houses caught our eye. Seen clearly on the OS maps from the 1800s, they were thought to have been built in 1691, but a great article by #Limerick Historian
Sharon Slater debunks that myth....
👉https://limerickslife.com/widows-alms-houses/
Sharon Slater debunks that myth....
👉https://limerickslife.com/widows-alms-houses/
📢📢 Save the date!
This year for #heritageweek2025 you can join us for a special discounted tour of the Battlefield ⚔️
€10 pp - Early booking is essential.
Text or whatsapp 📞0871849661 or email 📧 eastgalwayguide@gmail.com
This year for #heritageweek2025 you can join us for a special discounted tour of the Battlefield ⚔️
€10 pp - Early booking is essential.
Text or whatsapp 📞0871849661 or email 📧 eastgalwayguide@gmail.com
June 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
📢📢 Save the date!
This year for #heritageweek2025 you can join us for a special discounted tour of the Battlefield ⚔️
€10 pp - Early booking is essential.
Text or whatsapp 📞0871849661 or email 📧 eastgalwayguide@gmail.com
This year for #heritageweek2025 you can join us for a special discounted tour of the Battlefield ⚔️
€10 pp - Early booking is essential.
Text or whatsapp 📞0871849661 or email 📧 eastgalwayguide@gmail.com
The Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre is operated by Galway County Council and is now open for the 2025 season.
If you'd like a tour of the battlefield, please get in touch!
If you'd like a tour of the battlefield, please get in touch!
May 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre is operated by Galway County Council and is now open for the 2025 season.
If you'd like a tour of the battlefield, please get in touch!
If you'd like a tour of the battlefield, please get in touch!
Particularly liked the folklore piece about the ghostly men drilling into the sea!
April 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Particularly liked the folklore piece about the ghostly men drilling into the sea!
Visited Carraigaholt Castle today in Co. Clare which has an interesting connection to Aughrim; it was the residence of Viscount Clare of Wild Geese fame. Great information boards and stunning surroundings- well worth a visit!
April 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Visited Carraigaholt Castle today in Co. Clare which has an interesting connection to Aughrim; it was the residence of Viscount Clare of Wild Geese fame. Great information boards and stunning surroundings- well worth a visit!
One from our archive: A wind swept tour with the teachers and students from Bullaun NS 15/2/23 ⚔
If you're part of a school or group and would like a tour just message us here!
#IrishSchoolTours #HeritageInSchools #SchoolTours
If you're part of a school or group and would like a tour just message us here!
#IrishSchoolTours #HeritageInSchools #SchoolTours
April 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
One from our archive: A wind swept tour with the teachers and students from Bullaun NS 15/2/23 ⚔
If you're part of a school or group and would like a tour just message us here!
#IrishSchoolTours #HeritageInSchools #SchoolTours
If you're part of a school or group and would like a tour just message us here!
#IrishSchoolTours #HeritageInSchools #SchoolTours
Michael had a great time this morning with the Galway Tour Guide Association! The group participated in a weaponry display and mini reenactment ⚔️
March 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Michael had a great time this morning with the Galway Tour Guide Association! The group participated in a weaponry display and mini reenactment ⚔️
Galway City Museum is hosting a photographic exhibition featuring Nic Dunlop's photo series of the battlefield.
Seeing the plaintive fields and solemn trees depicted in the open air on a large scale is certainly thought provoking. Go see it while you have the chance!
Seeing the plaintive fields and solemn trees depicted in the open air on a large scale is certainly thought provoking. Go see it while you have the chance!
March 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Galway City Museum is hosting a photographic exhibition featuring Nic Dunlop's photo series of the battlefield.
Seeing the plaintive fields and solemn trees depicted in the open air on a large scale is certainly thought provoking. Go see it while you have the chance!
Seeing the plaintive fields and solemn trees depicted in the open air on a large scale is certainly thought provoking. Go see it while you have the chance!
A feature in Ballinasloe Life- Michael is the only qualified regional tour guide available to do battlefield tours and is available year round.
November 15, 2024 at 9:13 PM
A feature in Ballinasloe Life- Michael is the only qualified regional tour guide available to do battlefield tours and is available year round.
A tour Michael Riddell led back in May this year as part of the #ExperienecBallinasloe weekend.
If you'd like to book a tour just message us here 📩
If you'd like to book a tour just message us here 📩
November 15, 2024 at 9:11 PM
A tour Michael Riddell led back in May this year as part of the #ExperienecBallinasloe weekend.
If you'd like to book a tour just message us here 📩
If you'd like to book a tour just message us here 📩
Regional Tour Guide, Michael, led womens' groups from Inishbofin, Clare, Ballinasloe, and Belfast on a battlefield tour in June ⚔️We were delighted to be part of this #SharedIsland project.
November 14, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Regional Tour Guide, Michael, led womens' groups from Inishbofin, Clare, Ballinasloe, and Belfast on a battlefield tour in June ⚔️We were delighted to be part of this #SharedIsland project.