Battle of Áth an Chip

Cath Áth an Chip, meaning the Battle of Ath an Chip, alias the "Battle of Connacht", was fought in 1270 between the Hiberno-Normans and the Gaels of Connacht in County Leitrim in Ireland. The result was a decisive Gaelic victory. "Athanchip", then a ford marked by a tree-stump", is today the place called "Battle Bridge". The battle site is probably Drumhierney townland and Leitrim village.

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1270  Wikidata
Battle of Ath an Chip
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Location: 53.9964, -8.0786, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1270 Battle of Áth an Chip

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1256 Battle of Magh Slecht

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1599 Battle of Curlew Pass

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1798-09-08T00:00:00Z

1798 Battle of Ballinamuck

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1256	Battle of Magh Slecht	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1270	Battle of Áth an Chip	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1599	Battle of Curlew Pass	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1798	Battle of Ballinamuck	battle	Wikidata