Battle of Áth an Chip

Battle of Áth an Chip
Part of Norman invasion of Ireland
Date1270
Location
"Magh Nissi", at Drumhierney, Leitrim Village, County Leitrim, Ireland
53°59′47″N 8°04′43″W / 53.99637313096886°N 8.078555060872695°W / 53.99637313096886; -8.078555060872695
Result Gaelic victory
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

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.

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