Battle of Callann
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The Battle of Callann was fought in August 1261 between the Hiberno-Normans, under John FitzGerald, and three Gaelic clans: MacCarthy, who held the Kingdom of Desmond, under Fínghin Mac Carthaigh, King of Desmond, ancestor of the MacCarthy Reagh dynasty. It took place in the townland of Callann or Collon near modern-day Kilgarvan, County Kerry. MacCarthaigh was victorious.
1261
Wikidata
Lordship of Ireland, Kingdom of Desmond, 
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Location: 51.8886, -9.4392, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
2 places
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1261 Battle of Callann
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1261 | Battle of Callann | battle, Lordship of Ireland, Kingdom of Desmond | Wikidata |
| site | tower | Martello Tower | Martello tower | Wikidata | |