Battle of Boyne / Orangemen's Day in 2024

Today marks the 334th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. 73 bands are participating in the largest parade in Belfast. The parade will leave the Orange Hall here at Carlisle Circus shortly. Show more

— Cool FM News (@newsoncool) July 12, 2024

#OnThisDay 12 July 1690 (NS), William III defeats James II at the Battle of the Boyne. James troops managed to withdraw largely intact, however he lost his nerve, abandoned Dublin and fled the island. King William III’s position on the throne was consolidated. Show more

— Quincey Dougan (@_quincey) July 11, 2024

Out of office on! Time to Battle for that Boyne

— Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) July 12, 2024

The Twelfth (also called Orangemen's Day) is a primarily Ulster Protestant celebration held on 12 July. It began in the late 18th century in Ulster. It celebrates the Glorious Revolution (1688) & victory of Protestant King William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the… Show more

— BRITISH History - On This Day (@BritishHistorym) July 12, 2024

Today in Irish History -The Battle of the Boyne, July 12. – The Irish Story #OTD https://theirishstory.com/2010/07/12/today-in-irish-history-the-battle-of-the-boyne-july-12/…

— The Irish Story (@theirishstory) July 12, 2024

Today 1690 Battle of Boyne: in Ireland, Protestant King William III defeats English Catholic King James II

— History of Britain (@britain_history) July 12, 2024

‘There is quite literally thousands of people here!’ Northern Ireland Reporter Dougie Beattie reports on the Twelfth of July parade from Carrickfergus to celebrate the anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Boyne. Show more

— GB News (@GBNEWS) July 12, 2024