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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