Regimental Timeline

The Second or The Queen's Royal Regiment

1689-1691: William III's campaign in Ireland

 

1689
  The Queen Dowager's Regiment of Foot
 

William of Orange invades Ireland. The Regiment in camp at Dundalk.

30th July

Kirke raises the siege of Derry.

 

1690
  The Queen Dowager's Regiment of Foot

1st July

Battle of the Boyne.

 

1691
  The Queen Dowager's Regiment of Foot

June

Siege and capture of Athlone.

12th July

Battle of Aughrim.

September

Battle of Limerick. Kirke gives up command and is succeeded by Colonel William Selwyn.

 

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