Siege of Carrigafoyle Castle 1580
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1580 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Ireland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Desmond Rebellion | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, House of FitzGerald, Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 52.5690, -9.4950 | Wikidata P625 |
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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