Battle of the Yellow Ford (1598 AD)

Battle of the Yellow Ford (England & Loyalists vs Irish Alliance) took place in 1598 AD during Nine Years' War.

Battle facts

Year: 1598 AD
Date: 1598-08-14
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Nine Years' War
Side A: England, Loyalists
Side B: Irish Alliance
Commanders (A): Henry Bagenal, Calisthenes Brooke, Thomas Wingfield, Maelmora O'Reilly
Commanders (B): Hugh O'Neill, Hugh O'Donnell, Hugh Maguire
Casualties: approx. 2,000 killed 500–1,000+ wounded Rest of the army desertedLight
Outcome: Irish victory
Coordinates: 54.384°, -6.945°