BattlefieldsBattle of Clonakilty
Tudor

Battle of Clonakilty

1599
Cork, Ireland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cork, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English Crown forces
Forces
English Crown c.300–500.
VS
Victor
Munster Irish
Forces
Munster Irish c.200–400
Outcome
English force ambushed in West Cork
The Battle

History & Significance

Minor engagement during the Nine Years War in Munster. Crown forces attempting to suppress the Munster Irish rising inspired by the victories of O'Neill were harassed throughout West Cork. These skirmishes tied down English forces needed elsewhere.

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