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Early Medieval

Battle of Mag Coba

1103
Down, Ireland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Down, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dál Fiatach
Forces
Dál Fiatach (Ulster): c. 2,000–3,500.
VS
Victor
Murchertach Ua Briain (Munster)
Forces
Munster (Ua Briain): c. 2,000–4,000
Outcome
Munster victory in Ulster campaign
The Battle

History & Significance

Muirchertach Ua Briain, grandson of Brian Boru, fought to maintain Munster's grip on the High Kingship against Ulster resistance. After Clontarf the High Kingship was contested between Munster Ua Briains, Meath Uí Néills, and Connacht O'Connors for over a century.

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