Battle of the Diamond
The Battle of the Diamond was a planned confrontation between the Catholic Defenders and the Protestant Peep o' Day Boys that took place on 21 September 1795 near Loughgall, County Armagh, Ireland. The Peep o' Day Boys were the victors, killing some 6 Defenders, with some wounded Peep o day boys in return. It led to the foundation of the Orange Order and the onset of "the Armagh outrages".
| Battle of the Diamond | |||||||
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| Part of the Armagh disturbances | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Protestant Peep o' Day Boys and allies | Catholic Defenders and allies | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Below 300 | Around 300 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| None | Around 6 dead, with a large amount wounded | ||||||
Location of The Diamond, in between Loughgall and Portadown, County Armagh | |||||||
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