Battle of Binnion Hill 1557
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1557 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Binnion Hill was fought in 1557 when John O’Neill, the Grandson of Con O’Neill assembled an army to attack Tirconnell, modern day County Donegal. O’Neill’s plan was to defeat Manus O'Donnell from the Kinel-Connell and thus be the only King in Ulster.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 54.9028, -7.5033
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