Battle of Faughart (1318 AD)

Battle of Faughart (Kingdom of Scotland and Gaelic allies vs Lordship of Ireland and Gaelic allies) took place in 1318 AD during Bruce campaign in Ireland.

Battle facts

• Year: 1318 AD
• Date: 1318-10-22
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Bruce campaign in Ireland
• Side A: Kingdom of Scotland and Gaelic allies
• Side B: Lordship of Ireland and Gaelic allies
• Commanders (A): Edward Bruce
• Commanders (B): John de Bermingham, Edmund Butler
• Casualties: approx. 30 knights and more than 80 men-at-arms killedLight
• Outcome: Anglo-Irish victory
• Coordinates: 54.040°, -6.380°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Faughart · Wikidata entry

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