Battle of Ros-Mhic-Thriúin

Battle of Ros Mhic Thriúin

An allegorical painting of Art MacMurrough-Kavanagh (right) meeting the Earl of Glouster.
Date1394
Location
near New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland
Result Gaelic victory
Belligerents

Kingdom of England

Kingdom of Leinster
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Art Óg Mac Murchadha Caomhánach

The Battle of Ros Mhic Thriúin took place in 1394 near New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland. It pitted the Anglo-Norman nobles against the Kingdom of Leinster. The forces of Leinster were led by King Art Óg Mac Murchadha Caomhánach (known in English as Art MacMurrough[1]). Leinster was victorious.

References

  1. ^ Dunne, Tom (1999). "Rebel Motives and Mentalities: The Battle for New Ross, 5 June 1798". Éire-Ireland. 34 (2): 5–27. doi:10.1353/eir.1999.0001. ISSN 1550-5162.


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