Raid on Newry
The raid on Newry took place in November 1689 during the Williamite War in Ireland when a Franco-Irish force loyal to James II attacked the Williamite garrison of Newry in County Down. The raid was carried out by the French Major General Alexandre de Rainier de Droue, Marquis de Boisseleau a French officer serving with James' Irish Army. It was largely unsuccessful and the Jacobite forces withdrew having suffered casualties.
| Raid on Newry | |||||||
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| Part of Williamite War in Ireland | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Williamites |
France Jacobites | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Toby Purcell | Marquis de Boisseleau | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 200+ | 1,700+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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2 captains killed 3+ soldiers killed |
1 Lieutenant Colonel killed 12 killed 12 wounded | ||||||
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