Battle of Aura 1583
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1583 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Northern Ireland | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Aura (Battle of Slieve-na-Aura), was fought in the late sixteenth century between the MacDonnells, led by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, against the McQuillans and O'Neills, in which the McQuillans and O'Neills were defeated. Translated, Slieve-an-Aura means Hill of Battle – the modern spelling is Slieveanorra.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.0833, -6.2167
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