Battle of Knocknanuss 1647
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1647 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Irish Confederate Wars | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Knocknanauss was fought in 1647, during the Irish Confederate Wars, part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, between Confederate Ireland’s Munster army and an English Parliamentarian army under Murrough O’Brien. The battle resulted in a crushing defeat for the Irish Confederates.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.5200, -7.8900
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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