The Twelfth - Wikipedia
It celebrates the Glorious Revolution (1688) and victory of Protestant King William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne (1690), which ensured a Whig political party and Anglican Ascendancy in Ireland and the passing of the Penal Laws to disenfranchise and persecute the nation's Catholic majority, and to a lesser ...
Battle of the Boyne - Wikipedia
The Battle of the Boyne (Irish: Cath na Bóinne IPA: [ˈkah n̪ˠə ˈbˠoːn̠ʲə]) took place in 1690 between the forces of the deposed King James II, and those of King William III who, with his wife Queen Mary II (his cousin and James's daughter), had acceded to the Crowns of England and Scotland [b] in 1689.
What happened at the Battle of the Boyne, who 'King Billy' was …
Jul 12, 2023 · The marches, part of a celebration known as The Twelfth or Orangemen’s Day which is marked with a bank holiday, celebrate the victory of King William of Orange – affectionately known as “King...
King William III - "King Billy's on the Wall" - The Historical …
May 12, 2019 · However in 1752 the new Gregorian Calendar was adopted and since then the Orange Order have celebrated the Battle of the Boyne on the 12th July. The mural shows angels holding a crown over the crest of King William and his wife Queen Mary (Daughter of James II) joint monarchs by the grace of God.
Loyalists myths: King Billy, the 12th of July and the Pope - Struggle
Nationalist historians extol the virtues of the "Patriotic" Irish forces and their French allies which fought with King James II in defence of Catholicism and Ireland.
Battle of the Boyne - Pope backed King Billy! - Beardy History
Jul 9, 2023 · On July 12 every year, Loyalist Protestants and members of the Orange Order celebrate the Battle of the Boyne. Why? Because this was when the Protestant King William III of England – or King Billy if you prefer – defeated the overthrown English king, James II who had fled to Ireland with his forces.
The Twelfth: Why are bonfires lit in Northern Ireland?
Jul 11, 2023 · Bonfires are lit in some unionist areas on 11 July to kick off the Twelfth celebrations. They mark the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 when the Protestant King William III - also known as King Billy...
41 The 12th of July and the Orange Order
Aug 18, 2018 · It celebrates the Glorious Revolution (1688) and victory of Protestant king William of Orange over Catholic king James II at the Battle of the Boyne (1690), which began the Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland.
King Billy’s other July 12th victory: Aughrim of the Slaughter
King Billy’s other July 12th victory: Aughrim of the Slaughter The Battle of Aughrim on July 12th, 1691 was arguably the most bloody ever on Irish soil The Battle of Aughrim by John...
The Twelfth: Orange Order parades take place across NI - BBC
Jul 12, 2024 · The annual parades mark the Battle of the Boyne, when William of Orange - also known as King Billy - defeated King James II in 1690. Parades must be lodged to the Parades Commission and...