Battle of the Diamond

Cuándo

21 sept 1795

Tipo

Batalla

Coordenadas

54.41° N, 6.60° W

Description

1795 Ireland confrontation

1795 Ireland confrontation

The Battle of the Diamond was a planned confrontation between the Catholic Defenders and the Protestant Peep o' Day Boys that took place on 21 September 1795 near Loughgall, County Armagh, Ireland. The Peep o' Day Boys were the victors, killing some 6 Defenders, with some wounded Peep o' Day boys in return. It led to the foundation of the Orange Order and the onset of "the Armagh outrages".

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