Battle of Dysert O'Dea 1318
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1318 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Ireland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Bruce campaign in Ireland | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 52.9114, -9.0664 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Dysert O'Dea took place on 10 May 1318 at Dysert O'Dea near Corofin, Ireland. It was part of the Bruce campaign in Ireland. The Anglo-Irish Richard de Clare attacked the Gaelic Irish chieftain Conchobhar Ó Deághaidh, chief of the Cineal Fearmaic and ally of Muircheartach Ó Briain, but he was defeated.
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