Battle of Ballyshannon 1247
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1247 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Ballyshannon (Irish: Béal Átha Seanaidh) was fought in 1247 between Maurice FitzGerald, Justiciar of Ireland and Melaghlin O'Donnell, King of Tyrconnell, Kinel-Moen, Inishowen, and Fermanagh, near Ballyshannon, Ireland. Maurice FitzGerald defeated and killed Melaghlin O'Donnell.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Approximate location: the point for Ballyshannon, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location: 54.5015, -8.2018
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Ballyshannon (1247) (revision 1370433194), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Browse more: battles in County Donegal · battles in Ireland · Norman & medieval · 13th century battles
Further reading
- Battle of Ballyshannon on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Battle of Ballyshannon (1247)
- Wikidata Q4870404