The siege of Derry The siege of Derry was only the beginning of the struggle. King William had now leisure to look to Ireland, and he sent over the duke of Schomberg-then over 80 years of age-who landed in August, 1689, at Bangor, with an army of about 15,000 men. After a siege of eight days, Carrickfergus Castle was surrendered to him ; and he settled down for some time in an entrenched camp near ... Read More