Battle of Kilrush 1642
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1642 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Irish Confederate Wars | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Confederate Ireland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Kilrush was a fought during the Irish Confederate Wars. It was fought on 15 April 1642 between a Royalist army under the Earl of Ormonde and Irish Confederate troops commanded by Lord Mountgarret.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.0621, -6.8626
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).