Battle of Áth an Chip
Cath Áth an Chip, meaning the Battle of Ath an Chip, alias the "Battle of Connacht", was fought in 1270 between the Hiberno-Normans and the Gaels of Connacht in County Leitrim in Ireland. The result was a decisive Gaelic victory. "Athanchip", then a ford marked by a tree-stump", is today the place called "Battle Bridge". The battle site is probably Drumhierney townland and Leitrim village.
| Battle of Áth an Chip | |||||||
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| Part of Norman invasion of Ireland | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Connacht | Lordship of Ireland | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Hugh MacFelim O'Conor |
Robert d'Ufford Walter de Burgh | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| unknown | unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| unknown | unknown | ||||||
Location within Ireland | |||||||
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