Burning of Derry

Burning of Derry
Part of O'Doherty's Rebellion

A map of Derry around the time of the rebellion
Date19 April 1608
Location
Derry, Ireland
Result

Rebel victory

  • Derry is destroyed.
Belligerents
 Kingdom of Ireland Rebels
Commanders and leaders
Sir George Paulet Sir Cahir O'Doherty
Phelim Reagh MacDavitt
Strength
Around 100 Around 100

The Burning of Derry took place on 19 April 1608 during O'Doherty's Rebellion when Sir Cahir O'Doherty led a force of rebels to storm Derry in Ulster. He launched his rebellion with an attack on the garrison town of Derry, which was taken thanks to the element of surprise. The town was then almost entirely destroyed by fire.