BattlefieldsBattle of Carn Feradaig
Early Medieval

Battle of Carn Feradaig

722
Tipperary, Ireland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Tipperary, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Munster
Forces
c. 1,500–3,500 Munster
VS
Victor
Leinster (Murchad mac Brain)
Forces
c. 2,000–4,000 Leinster
Outcome
Leinster victory; Munster king Cú Cen Máthair killed
The Battle

History & Significance

Part of the ongoing border wars between Leinster and Munster. The kingdom of Leinster periodically fought to resist Munster expansion. The Boruma tribute demanded by Uí Néill High Kings from Leinster was a constant grievance that fuelled these conflicts.

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