Burning of Derry

Burning of Derry
Part of O'Doherty's Rebellion
A map of Derry around the time of the rebellion
Date 19 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.