Battle of Thurles (1174 AD)
Battle of Thurles (High King of Ireland & Kingdom of Thomond & Kingdom of Connacht & Kingdom of West Connacht & Kingdom of Ormond vs Angevin Empire & Kingdom of England) took place in 1174 AD during Norman invasion of Ireland.
Battle facts
- Year: 1174 AD
- Date: 1174-10-01
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Norman invasion of Ireland
- Side A: High King of Ireland, Kingdom of Thomond, Kingdom of Connacht, Kingdom of West Connacht, Kingdom of Ormond
- Side B: Angevin Empire, Kingdom of England
- Commanders (A): Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, Domnall Mór Ua Briain
- Commanders (B): Richard de Clare, Hervé de Marisco
- Casualties: approx. Unknown1,700
- Outcome: Irish victory
- Coordinates: 52.679°, -7.814°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of Thurles · Wikidata entry
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