Battle of Ballyshannon (1247 AD)

Battle of Ballyshannon (Kingdom of Tyrone & Kingdom of Tyrconnell & Kingdom of the Isles vs Lordship of IrelandKingdom of Connacht) took place in 1247 AD during the Irish-Norman conflicts.

Battle facts

• Year: 1247 AD
• Date: 1247-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: the Irish-Norman conflicts
• Side A: Kingdom of Tyrone, Kingdom of Tyrconnell, Kingdom of the Isles
• Side B: Lordship of IrelandKingdom of Connacht
• Commanders (A): Maol Seachlainn Ua Domhaill, Cammhuinealach Ua Baoighill, Ruaidhri mac Raghnaill
• Commanders (B): Maurice FitzGerald, William de Brit, Cormac Ua Conchobhair
• Casualties: approx. UnknownUnknown
• Outcome: Lordship/Connacht victory
• Coordinates: 54.502°, -8.202°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Ballyshannon · Wikidata entry

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