Battle of Affane 1565
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1565 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Affane (Irish: Cath Áth Mheáin) was fought in County Waterford, in south-eastern Ireland, in 1565, between the forces of the Fitzgerald Earl of Desmond and the Butler Earl of Ormond. The battle ended in the rout of the Desmond forces. It was one of the last private battles fought in Britain or Ireland.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.1247, -7.8378
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