What the records say
- When
- 21 Sep 1795
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 54.41° N, 6.60° W
- Description
- 1795 Ireland confrontation
Battle of the Diamond
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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