Battle of Glentaisie (1565 AD)
Battle of Glentaisie (24px Clan O'Neill of Tyrone vs 24px Clan MacDonnell of Antrim & 24px Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg & 24px Clan MacLean) took place in 1565 AD during Irish Clan Wars and Scottish Clan Wars.
Battle facts
- Year: 1565 AD
- Date: 1565-05-12
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Irish Clan Wars and Scottish Clan Wars
- Side A: 24px Clan O'Neill of Tyrone
- Side B: 24px Clan MacDonnell of Antrim, 24px Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg, 24px Clan MacLean
- Commanders (A): Shane O'Neill
- Commanders (B): Sorley Boy MacDonnell, James MacDonald
- Casualties: approx. ?300–400 killed
- Outcome: O'Neill victory
- Coordinates: 55.183°, -6.267°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of Glentaisie · Wikidata entry
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