Battle Of Ros-Mhic-Thriúin
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The Battle of Ros Mhic Thriúin took place in 1394 near
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County Wexford County Wexford ( ga, Contae Loch Garman) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the Southern Region. Named after the town of Wexford, it was based on the historic Gaelic territory of Hy Kinsella (''Uí Ceinns ...
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. It pitted the Norman
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against the
Kingdom of Leinster Leinster ( ; ga, Laighin or ) is one of the provinces of Ireland, situated in the southeast and east of Ireland. The province comprises the ancient Kingdoms of Meath, Leinster and Osraige. Following the 12th-century Norman invasion of Ire ...
. The forces of Leinster were led by King Art Mór Mac Murchadha Caomhánach (also known as Art Mac Murrough), and they were victorious.


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Conflicts in 1394 Battles involving the Laigin Battles involving England 1394 in Ireland Battles of the Middle Ages History of County Wexford MacMorrough Kavanagh dynasty {{England-battle-stub