Battle of Ros-Mhic-Thriúin

Battle of Ros Mhic Thriúin

An allegorical painting of Art MacMurrough-Kavanagh (right) meeting the Earl of Glouster.
Date1394
Location
near New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland
Result Gaelic victory
Belligerents
Lordship of Ireland Kingdom of Leinster
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Art Mór MacMurrough-Kavanagh

The Battle of Ros Mhic Thriúin took place in 1394 near New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland. It pitted the Anglo-Irish nobles against the Kingdom of Leinster. The forces of Leinster were led by King Art Mór Mac Murchadha Caomhánach (also known as Art Mac Murrough[1]), and they were victorious.

References

  1. ^ Dunne, Tom (1999). "Rebel Motives and Mentalities: The Battle for New Ross, 5 June 1798". Éire-Ireland. 34 (2): 5–27. doi:10.1353/eir.1999.0001. ISSN 1550-5162.


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