BattlefieldsBattle of the Diamond
modern

Battle of the Diamond

1795
northern_ireland
Era
modern
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
northern_ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Catholic Defenders and allies
Forces
Catholic Defenders and allies: Around 300
VS
Victor
Protestant Peep o' Day Boys and allies
Forces
Protestant Peep o' Day Boys and allies: Below 300
Outcome
Protestant victory
The Battle

History & Significance

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".

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

Protestant Peep o' Day Boys and allies: Some wounded | Catholic Defenders and allies: Around 6 dead, with a large amount wounded

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