Battle of Belach Lechta

The Battle of Belach Lechta or Bealach Leachta was a major battle fought in Munster in 978 between Máel Muad mac Brain, King of Munster, and Brian Bóruma. In the battle, the king was killed and Bóruma took over the role as the de facto King of Munster. Bóruma was the younger brother of Mathgamain mac Cennétig and in line to be the next High King of Ireland.

AI978.2: The battle of Belach Lechta, in which Mael Muad son of Brain, king of Caisel, and many others, fell. Brian, son of Cennétig, was victor.

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978 Battle of Belach Lechta

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1601 — 1602 Fourth Spanish Armada

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1642 Battle of Liscarroll

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1651 Battle of Knocknaclashy

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	978	Battle of Belach Lechta	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1601	Fourth Spanish Armada	Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Ireland, military expedition, Hispanic Monarchy, Gaelic Ireland	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1642	Battle of Liscarroll	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1651	Battle of Knocknaclashy	battle	Wikidata