Battle of Binnion Hill 1557
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1557 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Ireland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 54.9028, -7.5033 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Binnion Hill was fought in 1557 when John O’Neill, the Grandson of Con O’Neill assembled an army to attack Tirconnell, modern day County Donegal. O’Neill’s plan was to defeat Manus O'Donnell from the Kinel-Connell and thus be the only King in Ulster.
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