What is recorded here
In August 1261, Fínghin Mac Carthaigh and his Desmonians shattered a large Norman army near Kilgarvan, killing John FitzGerald, fifteen knights, and eight barons. The victory stood for a brief moment before the Normans killed Fínghin, forcing his brother to take the Desmond kingship.
Battle of Callann is a battle in County Kerry, Ireland.
- Date
- 1261-08
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