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The
Second Battle of Athenry took place in
Ireland on
10 August 1316 and was one of the most decisive battles of the
Bruce Wars.
The collective number of both armies are unknown, and can only be estimated; while it's doubtful that the numbers were any higher than seven thousand (and even this figure should be treated with caution) the list of participants on the Irish side alone indicates that an overall figure of at least three to four thousand were involved.
Outcome
Richard de Bermingham and William de Burgh commanded an Anglo-Norman force to victory. The battle was a devastating defeat for the
O'Connors and
O'Kelly's, who were in alliance with the
Scotsman Edward Bruce. Among those killed were chief
Felim O'Connor and
Teig O'Kelly King of
Uí Maine.
As a result, the English secured their power in the west of Ireland.
Galway city became their powerbase and the victorious de Burgos were deemed Lords of the region. It wouldn't be until forty years later that the chieftain
William Boy O'Kelly recaptured much of the land and restored O'Kelly castles throughout
Roscommon.
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