BattlefieldsBattle of Carrickfergus (1597)
Tudor

Battle of Carrickfergus (1597)

1597
northern_ireland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
northern_ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England
VS
Victor
Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and allies
Outcome
MacDonnell victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Carrickfergus took place in November 1597, in the province of Ulster in what is now County Antrim, Northern Ireland, during the Nine Years War. It was fought between the crown forces of Queen Elizabeth I and the Gaelic clan of MacDonnell, with military support from Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and resulted in a defeat for the English.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and allies: low | England: 180 killed, 30–40 wounded

Forces Involved

Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and allies: 1,500

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