Second Battle of Athenry (1316)

Second Battle of Athenry (Lordship of Ireland vs Kingdom of Connacht & Kingdom of Thomond & Kingdom of Breffny) took place in 1316 during Bruce campaign in Ireland.

Battle facts

• Year: 1316
• Date: 10 August 1316
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Bruce campaign in Ireland
• Side A: Lordship of Ireland
• Side B: Kingdom of Connacht, Kingdom of Thomond, Kingdom of Breffny
• Commanders (A): Rickard mac Fheorais de Birmingham, William Liath de Burgh, Muircheartaigh Ó Briain
• Commanders (B): Feidhlimid mac Aedh Ó Conchobair †, Tadgh mac Domhaill Ó Cellaigh †, Donnchadh Ó Briain, Ualgarg Mór Ó Ruairc
• Casualties: Thought to be less (Lordship of Ireland), Up to 3,000 killed according to the Regestum of the Dominicans in Athenry (side B)
• Outcome: Lordship victory
• Coordinates: 53.310°, -8.748°

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Sources

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