Battle of Callann 1261
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1261 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| Participants | Kingdom of Desmond, Lordship of Ireland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Callann was fought in August 1261 between the English of Ireland, under John FitzGerald, and three Irish clans: MacCarthy, who held the Kingdom of Desmond, under Fínghin Mac Carthaigh, King of Desmond, ancestor of the MacCarthy Reagh dynasty. It took place in the townland of Callann or Collon near modern-day Kilgarvan, County Kerry. MacCarthaigh was victorious.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.8886, -9.4392
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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