Battle of Portlester 1643
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1643 | 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 Portlester took place on 7 August 1643 near the town of Ballivor, Leinster in Ireland as part of the Irish Confederate Wars. It was fought between Irish Confederates under Owen Roe O'Neill and a Protestant Royalist force from Dublin under Lord Moore. The battle consisted primarily of an exchange of artillery fire in which Moore was killed and his army driven off, giving the Confederates victory.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.5328, -6.9648
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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