Battle of Aura 1583
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1583 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Northern Ireland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 55.0833, -6.2167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Aura (Battle of Slieve-na-Aura), was fought in the late sixteenth century between the MacDonnells, led by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, against the McQuillans and O'Neills, in which the McQuillans and O'Neills were defeated. Translated, Slieve-an-Aura means Hill of Battle – the modern spelling is Slieveanorra.
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