BattlefieldsBattle of Ardscull
Medieval

Battle of Ardscull

1316
Kildare, Ireland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Kildare, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Anglo-Irish lords of Leinster
VS
Victor
Edward Bruce
Outcome
Scottish victory; Bruce advances through Leinster
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward Bruce defeated the Anglo-Irish lords of Leinster near Athy. Robert Bruce joined his brother in Ireland in 1317, and the two brothers marched south through Leinster to the walls of Dublin. Their march caused widespread devastation but they could not take Dublin and retreated north.

Forces Involved

Scottish/Bruce forces: c. 4,000–6,000. Anglo-Irish Leinster: c. 2,000–3,500.

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