Battle of Lifford
Battle in County Donegal during the Nine Years' War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Lifford was fought in County Donegal in October 1600, during the Nine Years' War in Ireland. A mixed Anglo-Irish force under Sir John Bolle and the Gaelic leaders Niall Garve O'Donnell and Sir Arthur O'Neill captured the strategic town of Lifford. A subsequent attempt to recapture it by forces led by Red Hugh O'Donnell failed.
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Battle of Lifford | |||||||
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Part of the Nine Years' War | |||||||
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Irish Alliance | |||||||
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Sir John Bolle Sir Arthur O'Neill Niall Garve O'Donnell | Red Hugh O'Donnell | ||||||
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c. 500 | Unknown |
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