Battle of Creadran Cille 1257
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1257 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| Participants | Lordship of Ireland, Tyrconnell | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Creadran Cille was fought in 1257 between the Irish of Tír Chonaill, led by Gofraidh Ó Domhnaill, and the Anglo-Irish, led by Maurice FitzGerald. It took place at Ros Ceide (Rosses Point) in the territory of Cairbre Drom Cliabh, near Sligo town. The forces of Tír Chonaill were victorious and drove the English out of their territory.
According to the Annals of the Four Masters (English translation):
A brave battle was fought by Godfrey O'Donnell, Lord of Tirconnell, in defence of his country, with the Lord Justice of Ireland, Maurice Fitzgerald, and the other English nobles of Connaught, at Creadran-Cille in Ros-cede, in the territory of Carbury, to the north of Sligo. A desperate and furious battle was fought between them: bodies were mangled, heroes were disabled, and the senses were stunned on both sides. The field was vigorously maintained by the Kinel-Connell, who made such obstinate and vigorous onsets upon the English that, in the end, they routed them with great slaughter. Godfrey himself, however, was severely wounded; for he met Maurice Fitzgerald face to face in single combat, in which they wounded each other severely.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 54.3560, -8.6150
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