November 13th , 1647
The Battle of Cnoc na nOs, also known as the Battle of Knocknanauss, took place on November 13, 1647, during the Irish Confederate Wars, part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, between Confederate Ireland’s Munster army and an English Parliamentarian army under Murrough O’Brien.
The battle resulted in a crushing defeat for the Irish Confederates. The battle that followed was essentially an uncoordinated rout of the Irish forces. When combined with the battle of Dungans Hill in County Meath, the defeat led to the collapse of the Confederate Catholic cause and forced them to make a deal with the English Royalists.
It was a significant engagement between the forces of the Royalists, who were supporters of King Charles I, and the Confederate Catholics, who sought to secure concessions for Catholics in Ireland.
About the Battle of Cnoc na nOs
Context: The battle occurred within the broader context of the Irish Confederate Wars, which were part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Royalists vs. Confederates: The Royalist forces, led by Lord Inchiquin (Murrough O’Brien), faced the Confederate Catholic forces under General Garrett Barry.
Outcome: The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Royalists. Lord Inchiquin’s forces, composed largely of Protestant troops, defeated the Confederate Catholic army.
Significance: The Battle of Cnoc na nOs had significant consequences for the course of the Irish Confederate Wars. It marked a setback for the Confederate forces and had implications for the political and military dynamics in Ireland.
The Wars of the Three Kingdoms, including the conflict in Ireland, were complex and multifaceted, involving political, religious, and social factors. The Battle of Cnoc na nOs was one of the many engagements that shaped the outcomes of these conflicts in the mid-17th century.tle of Cnoc na nOs (or Knocknanoss - Cnoc or Knock, is a hill) Alasdair MacColla, a Scottish military fought alongside Lord Taafes Confederate army against Cromwells Troops who was led by Lord Inchiquin. The slaughter of the garrison at Cash
