Battle of Áth an Chip
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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.[1] "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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Part of Norman invasion of Ireland | |||||||
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Kingdom of Connacht | Lordship of Ireland | ||||||
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Hugh MacFelim O'Conor |
Robert d'Ufford Walter de Burgh | ||||||
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