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Raid on Newry
Part of Williamite War in Ireland
Date
24 November 1689
Location
Newry, County Down, Ireland
Result
Williamite victory
Belligerents
Williamites
France Jacobites
Commanders and leaders
Toby Purcell
Marquis de Boisseleau
Strength
200+
1,700+
Casualties and losses
2 captains killed 3+ soldiers killed
1 Lieutenant Colonel killed 12 killed 12 wounded
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Newry
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Derry
Bantry Bay
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2nd Athlone
Aughrim
2nd Limerick
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