Battle of Aura (1583 AD)

Battle of Aura (19px MacDonnells of Antrim & MacAuleys of the Glens vs MacQuillans of the Route & 17px O'Neills of Clandeboy) took place in 1583 AD during the Irish clan wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1583 AD
• Date: 1583-04-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: the Irish clan wars
• Side A: 19px MacDonnells of Antrim, MacAuleys of the Glens
• Side B: MacQuillans of the Route, 17px O'Neills of Clandeboy
• Commanders (A): 19px Sorley Boy MacDonnell
• Commanders (B): Rory Oge MacQuillan, Hugh MacFelim O'Neill
• Casualties: approx. UnknownUnknown
• Outcome: MacDonnell victory
• Coordinates: 55.083°, -6.217°

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