Battle of Farsetmore (1567)

Battle of Farsetmore (Kingdom of Tyrone & Clan O'Neill vs Kingdom of Tyrconnell & Clan O'Donnell) took place in 1567 during Irish Clan Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1567
• Date: 8 May 1567
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Irish Clan Wars
• Side A: Kingdom of Tyrone, Clan O'Neill
• Side B: Kingdom of Tyrconnell, Clan O'Donnell
• Commanders (A): Shane O'Neill
• Commanders (B): Hugh MacManus
• Casualties: 600–1,300 killed (Kingdom of Tyrone & Clan O'Neill), Low (Kingdom of Tyrconnell & Clan O'Donnell)
• Outcome: O'Donnell victory
• Coordinates: 54.954°, 7.690°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Farsetmore · Wikidata entry