Battle of Dysert O'Dea
Battle between the Irish and the Normans in 1318 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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52.911361°N 9.066381°W / 52.911361; -9.066381
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Battle of Dysert O'Dea | |||||||
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Part of the Bruce campaign in Ireland | |||||||
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Clann Ó Deághaidh Clann Ó Briain Clann Mac Conmara Clann Ó Hehir | Lordship of Ireland | ||||||
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Conchobhar Ó Deághaidh | Lord Thomond† | ||||||
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80 dead | 400–500 dead |
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The Battle of Dysert O'Dea took place on 10 May 1318 at Dysert O'Dea near Corofin, Ireland. It was part of the Bruce campaign in Ireland. The Norman Richard de Clare attacked the Gaelic Irish chieftain Conchobhar Ó Deághaidh, chief of the Cineal Fearmaic and ally of Muircheartach Ó Briain, but he was defeated.