Battle of Glenmama (999 AD)

Battle of Glenmama (Kingdom of Meath & Kingdom of Munster vs Kingdom of LeinsterKingdom of Dublin) took place in 999 AD during the First Leinster revolt against Brian Boru.

Battle facts

• Year: 999 AD
• Date: 30 December 999
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: the First Leinster revolt against Brian Boru
• Side A: Kingdom of Meath, Kingdom of Munster
• Side B: Kingdom of LeinsterKingdom of Dublin
• Commanders (A): Malachy MacDonnell, Brian Boru
• Commanders (B): Malachy MacMurrough, Colin, son of Eitigen, Sitric Silkbeard[Note 1], Harold Olafsson[Note 2]
• Casualties: 7,000 Vikings Unknown Irish casualties (Kingdom of LeinsterKingdom of Dublin)
• Outcome: Decisive Munster–Meath victory
• Coordinates: 53.280°, -6.525°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Glenmama · Wikidata entry