Battle of Affane (1565)

Battle of Affane (FitzGerald of Desmond and allied clans vs Butler of Ormond and allied clans) took place in 1565 during the Private war between Fitzgeralds and Butlers.

Battle facts

• Year: 1565
• Date: 1565-02-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: the Private war between Fitzgeralds and Butlers
• Side A: FitzGerald of Desmond and allied clans
• Side B: Butler of Ormond and allied clans
• Commanders (A): Gerald FitzGerald
• Commanders (B): Thomas Butler
• Casualties: 300 killed (FitzGerald of Desmond and allied clans), Low (Butler of Ormond and allied clans)
• Outcome: Butler victory
• Coordinates: 52.125°, -7.838°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Affane · Wikidata entry

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