Battle of Rathmines (1649)

Battle of Rathmines (Commonwealth of England vs Royalists & Confederates) took place in 1649 during Irish Confederate Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1649
• Date: 2 August 1649
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Irish Confederate Wars
• Side A: Commonwealth of England
• Side B: Royalists, Confederates
• Commanders (A): Michael Jones, Robert Venables
• Commanders (B): Earl of Ormonde, Sir William Vaughan, Viscount Dillon, Major-General Purcell
• Casualties: Low (Commonwealth of England), 1,000 to 4,000 killed, wounded or captured (Royalists & Confederates)
• Outcome: Commonwealth of England victory
• Coordinates: 53.325°, -6.256°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Rathmines · Wikidata entry