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Athlone in central Ireland, was besieged twice during the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–91). The town is situated on the River Shannon and commanded the bridge crossing the river into the Jacobite held province of Connaught. For this reason, it was of key strategic importance.

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  • Siege of Athlone
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  • Athlone in central Ireland, was besieged twice during the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–91). The town is situated on the River Shannon and commanded the bridge crossing the river into the Jacobite held province of Connaught. For this reason, it was of key strategic importance.
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Partof
  • the Williamite War in Ireland
Date
  • June 1691
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Result
  • Williamite victory
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  • Jacobite forces
  • Williamite forces
Place
  • Athlone, Ireland
Conflict
  • Siege of Athlone
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  • Athlone in central Ireland, was besieged twice during the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–91). The town is situated on the River Shannon and commanded the bridge crossing the river into the Jacobite held province of Connaught. For this reason, it was of key strategic importance.
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