What is recorded here
Binnion Hill near Lifford, County Donegal, is where Calvagh O'Donnell defeated John O'Neill in 1557. Spies revealed the O'Neill camp at Balleeghan, prompting Calvagh to strike before dawn. John escaped by swimming swollen rivers with two others, while Calvagh's men took eighty horses, including Shane O'Neill's prized mount. The victory ended the immediate threat to Tirconnell and left the O'Donnells dominant in Ulster.
Battle of Binnion Hill is a battle in County Donegal, Ireland.
- Date
- 1557
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