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Battle of Faughart (1318)

1318
Louth, Ireland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Louth, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Edward Bruce
Forces
Scottish/Irish c.2,000–3,000 under Edward Bruce.
VS
Victor
Anglo-Irish (John de Bermingham)
Forces
Anglo-Irish c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Bruce killed; Scottish invasion ended (see main Battle of Faughart entry)
The Battle

History & Significance

Same site as the 627 battle. The 1318 battle is the more famous event — see main Battle of Faughart entry.

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