Battle of Aughrim

By land there had been gains and losses, but the balance was in favor of England.

Against the fall of Mons might well be offset the taking of Athlone, the victory of Aughrim, the surrender of Limerick, and the pacification of Ireland.

At sea there had been no great victory, but there had been a great display of power and of activity, and though many were dissatisfied because more had not been done, none can deny that there had been a change for the better.

The ruin caused by the foibles and vices of Torrington had been repaired.