Battle of Liscarroll 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 |
About the battle
The Battle of Liscarroll was fought on 3 September 1642 in northern County Cork, Munster, between Irish Confederate and Royalist troops. The battle was part of the Irish Confederate Wars, which had started in the north in 1641 reaching Munster in 1642. The Confederates, about 8,500 strong, were led by Garret Barry, an Irish veteran from the Spanish Army of Flanders. The Royalist forces, about 2,400 strong, were commanded by Murrough O'Brien, 6th Baron of Inchiquin, an Irish Protestant. Despite his numerical disadvantage Inchiquin routed his enemies by the strength of his cavalry and the firepower of his musketeers.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.2603, -8.8037
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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