Battle of Farsetmore
16th Century Clan War battle in Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Farsetmore was fought near Letterkenny in County Donegal, north-western Ireland, on 8 May 1567, between the O'Neill and O'Donnell Túath. Shane O'Neill, chief of the O'Neills of Tír Eoghain, was defeated by Aodh mac Maghnusa Ó Domhnaill (Hugh O'Donnell) and the O'Donnells freed themselves from O'Neill aspirations of ruling Ulster as its King.
Battle of Farsetmore | |||||||
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Part of Irish Clan Wars | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Shane O'Neill | Hugh MacManus | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
c. 2,000 | c. 2,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
600-1,300 killed | low |
If Elizabeth, your mistress, is Queen of England, I am O'Neill, King of Ulster; I never made peace with her without having been previously solicited to it by her. I am not ambitious for the abject title of Earl. . . . I have gained that kingdom by my sword, and by the sword I will preserve it.' Shane O'Neill's response to Queen Elizabeth message offering him an English title.