BattlefieldsBattle of Disert Tola
Early Medieval

Battle of Disert Tola

848
Clare, Ireland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Clare, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norse
Forces
c. 1,500–3,000 Munster forces.
VS
Victor
Munster (Olchobar mac Cinaeda)
Forces
c. 800–1,500 Norse raiders
Outcome
Major Irish victory over Norse forces
The Battle

History & Significance

Significant Munster victory against Norse forces raiding in County Clare. The Annals record the death of 700 Norse warriors. Part of a brief period in the 840s–850s when Irish kings successfully pushed back against Viking incursion.

Casualties & Losses

c.700 Norse killed according to annals

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