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Early Medieval

Battle of Cell ua nDaigri

860
Waterford, Ireland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Waterford, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norse Vikings
Forces
Norse Vikings: c.1,000–2,000.
VS
Victor
Irish forces
Forces
Irish forces: c.2,000–4,000
Outcome
Irish victory; Norse advance checked in Leinster
The Battle

History & Significance

One of several Irish victories over Norse forces during the 850s–860s. The death of Mael Sechnaill I (died 862) weakened coordinated Irish resistance, but local Irish lords continued to fight back against Norse raiding parties.

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