Battle of Newtownbutler (1689)
Battle of Newtownbutler (Williamites vs Jacobites) took place in 1689 during Williamite War in Ireland.
Battle facts
- Year: 1689
- Date: 1689-07-31
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Williamite War in Ireland
- Side A: Williamites
- Side B: Jacobites
- Commanders (A): Colonel Wolseley
- Commanders (B): Mountcashel
- Casualties: Low (Williamites), 2,000 killed, 400 men and 40 officers captured (Williamite claim) 800–900 killed, wounded and missing (modern estimate) (Jacobites)
- Outcome: Williamite victory
- Coordinates: 54.184°, -7.366°
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