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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