What the records say
- When
- 24 Jun 637
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 54.48° N, 6.23° W
- Description
- 637 battle
Battle of Moira
637 battle between High King of Ireland Domnall II and King of Ulai Congal Cáech
The Battle of Moira, also known as the Battle of Magh Rath, was fought in the summer of AD 637 by the High King of Ireland, Domnall II, against his foster son Congal Cáech, King of Ulaid, supported by his ally Domnall Brecc, King of Dál Riata. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the High King and his army, and Congal Cáech was killed in the fighting.
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