Battle of Binnion Hill (Q15197100)

matcher place: Raphoe North (relation 5772716)
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English Wikipedia categories: 1557 in Ireland, Battles involving Ireland, History of County Donegal, O'Donnell dynasty, O'Neill dynasty

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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Battle of Binnion Hill was fought in 1557 when John O’Neill, the Grandson of Con O’Neill assembled an army to attack Tirconnell, modern day County Donegal. O’Neill’s plan was to defeat Manus O'Donnell from the Kinel-Connell and thus be the only King in Ulster.

Wikidata location: 54.9028, -7.5033 view on OSM or edit on OSM

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