The Battle of Aughrim in 1691 was one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on Irish soil. It was a major turning point in the Williamite War, resulting in the defeat of Jacobite forces.
The Battle of Aughrim in 1691 was one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on Irish soil. It was a major turning point in the Williamite War, resulting in the defeat of Jacobite forces. The battlefield is now a quiet rural landscape, but visitors can explore monuments, trails and interpretive information explaining the events. Aughrim's peaceful countryside makes the contrast with its violent past particularly powerful, and the surrounding area offers excellent walking.
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