Battle of Curlew Pass

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The Battle of Curlew Pass was a 1599 ambush in County Sligo where Irish forces under Red Hugh O’Donnell decisively defeated an English army during the Nine Years’ War in Ireland.

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Battle of Curlew Pass canonical 2

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instanceOf battle
military engagement
alsoKnownAs Battle of the Curlews NERFINISHED
associatedWith Red Hugh O'Donnell's campaign in Connacht
belligerent English army NERFINISHED
Irish forces
casualtiesSide heavy English casualties
light Irish casualties
combatantSide English Crown forces NERFINISHED
Gaelic Irish NERFINISHED
commander Red Hugh O'Donnell NERFINISHED
conflict Nine Years' War NERFINISHED
country Ireland NERFINISHED
date 1599
historicalPeriod late 16th century
location County Sligo NERFINISHED
Curlew Pass NERFINISHED
notableDeath Sir Conyers Clifford NERFINISHED
opposingCommander Sir Conyers Clifford NERFINISHED
partOf Nine Years' War NERFINISHED
province Connacht NERFINISHED
result Irish victory
significance major setback for English forces in the Nine Years' War
strategicObjective relief of Collooney NERFINISHED
terrain mountain pass
typeOfEngagement ambush
year 1599

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Nine Years' War in Ireland hasPart Battle of Curlew Pass
Nine Years' War significantEvent Battle of Curlew Pass