Siege of Carrigafoyle Castle 1580
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1580 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Second Desmond Rebellion | Wikidata |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, House of FitzGerald, Kingdom of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Carrigafoyle Castle took place on Easter in 1580 near modern-day Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland, on the southern bank of the Shannon estuary. The engagement was part of the English crown's campaign against the forces of Gerald FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond during the Second Desmond Rebellion. The castle was held by rebel troops in the service of Desmond and some Catholic troops from continental Europe.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.5690, -9.4950
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Further reading
- Siege of Carrigafoyle Castle on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Carrigafoyle Castle
- Wikidata Q474052