Battle of Ros Mhic Thriúin

An allegorical painting of Art MacMurrough-Kavanagh (right) meeting the Earl of Glouster.
Date1394
Location
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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