Events tagged with "art og mac murkha caomhanach"

Historical Events tagged with "art og mac murkha caomhanach"

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Military & Warfare

Battle of Kellistown Between English and Irish

July 20th, 1398 626 years ago

The Battle of Kellistown saw forces led by Roger Mortimer, 4th Earl of March, confront the O'Byrnes and O'Tooles under the leadership of Art Óg mac Murchadha Caomhánach. This significant conflict unfolded in Leinster as a consequence of English territorial expansion and the resistance of powerful Gaelic chieftains. The struggle highlighted the tensions between English settlers and the native Irish clans, showcasing a clash of cultures and military strategies in a bid for dominance over the region.