637 battle between High King of Ireland Domnall II and King of Ulai Congal Cáech
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Battle of Moira
Date
Summer 637
Location
Disputed, but likely near modern Moira, in County Down, Northern Ireland
Result
Decisive victory for the High King
Belligerents
Forces of the High King of Ireland
Ulaid, supported by Dál Riata as well as Scots, Saxons and Welshmen
Commanders and leaders
Domnall II, High King of Ireland
Congal Caech, King of the Ulaid † Domnall Brecc, King of Dál Riata
Strength
around 50,000
around 50,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown
Heavy
The Battle of Moira, also known as the Battle of Magh Rath, was fought in the summer of 637[1] by the High King of Ireland, Domnall II, against his foster son Congal Cáech, King of Ulaid, supported by his ally Domnall Brecc, King of Dál Riata. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the High King and his army, and Congal Cáech was killed in the fighting.[2]
The battle was reputedly fought near the woods of Killultagh just outside the village of Moira in what would become County Down. It was allegedly the largest battle ever fought on the island of Ireland, and resulted in the death of Congal and the retreat of Domnall Brecc. However, the location of the battle is not settled and some commentators identify the location as being a few miles outside Newry, County Down in the vicinity of the townlands of Sheeptown and Derrylecklagh near to the ancient rath known as the Crown Mound.[citation needed]
^Duffy, Sean; Ailbhe MacShamhráin; James Moynes (2005). Medieval Ireland: an encyclopedia. New York, NY: Routledge. p. 370. ISBN 0-203-50267-1. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
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