What the records say
- When
- 15 Aug 1249
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 53.31° N, 8.75° W
- Description
- 15 August 1249
First Battle of Athenry
13th century battle in Ireland
The First Battle of Athenry was fought on 15 August 1249 at Athenry in modern County Galway, Ireland. The Irish forces of Connacht besieged the town but were repelled by the English under Jordan de Exeter, Sheriff of Connacht.
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