Battle of Tragh-Bhaile 1399
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1399 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Tragh-Bhaile was fought in Ireland in 1399 between the forces of Henry O'Neill's sons and the Anglo-Irish. The Anglo-Irish were victorious.
The O'Neill forces, led by Donal MacHenry of Tyrone, attacked the King's troops at Tragh-Bhaile (near modern-day Dundalk in County Louth), but were repulsed. Donal was captured and sent to England.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 54.0090, -6.4049
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Tragh-Bhaile (revision 1370591402), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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