Event

As part of the O'Donnell Succession dispute the Battle of Doire Leathan is fought in County Donegal

3 Sep 1590 · 54.64° N, 8.63° W

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When
3 Sep 1590
Kind
Event
Coordinates
54.64° N, 8.63° W

Placed at the town named in the title of the event it links, Doire Leathan.

Summary

As part of the O'Donnell Succession dispute the Battle of Doire Leathan is fought in County Donegal. Sir Donnell O'Donnell, one of the leading claimants to the title, is defeated and killed by forces backing his half-brother and rival Hugh Roe O'Donnell.

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