Second Battle of Athenry (1316 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1316 AD
• Date: 1316-08-18
• 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: approx. Thought to be lessUp to 3,000 killed according to the Regestum of the Dominicans in Athenry
• Outcome: Lordship victory
• Coordinates: 53.310°, -8.748°

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