Battle of Glenmama (1000 AD)
Battle of Glenmama (Kingdom of Meath & Kingdom of Munster vs Kingdom of LeinsterKingdom of Dublin) took place in 1000 AD during the First Leinster revolt against Brian Boru.
Battle facts
- Year: 1000 AD
- Date: 1000-01-04
- 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: approx. Unknown7,000 Vikings
Unknown Irish casualties
- Outcome: Decisive Munster–Meath victory
- Coordinates: 53.280°, -6.525°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of Glenmama · Wikidata entry
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