Earlier in the summer French Marshal Conrad von Rosen had rendezvoused at Trim, while on his way to attack Enniskillen. He had written to King James II from the rendezvous on 6 June 1689 to complain that Purcell's Dragoon Regiment was not well enough equipped to fight effectively.
Earlier in the summer, French Marshal Conrad von Rosen met with King James II at Trim while traveling to attack Enniskillen. He wrote to King James II from their meeting point on June 6th, 1689, complaining that Purcell's Dragoon Regiment was not adequately equipped for combat.