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The Battle of Glenmalure (Irish: Cath Ghleann Molúra) took place in Ireland on 25 August 1580 during the Desmond Rebellions. A Catholic army of united Irish clans from the Wicklow Mountains led by Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne and James Eustace, 3rd Viscount Baltinglass of the Pale, defeated an English army under Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton, at Clan O'Byrne's mountain stronghold of Glenmalure.

A Catholic army of Irish clans led by Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne defeated an English force under Sir Henry Bagnall in County Wicklow on 25 August 1580. The victory was significant as it marked a major Irish success during the Desmond Rebellions and delayed English control over the region.

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