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| This battle was a major rebel victory against English rule during the Confederate wars of 1641-53. In 1641 a Catholic rebellion broke out seeking religious freedom. From 1642 the northern rebels were led by Eoghan Rua ONeill (Owen Roe ONeill) ONeill was an experienced soldier and had served thirty years in Spain, he was the nephew of Hugh ONeill who left Ireland with The Flight of the Earls. At Benburb, near Moy in County Tyrone, on 5th June 1646, he led the rebels to victory over General Robert Monroe a Scottish ally of England. See history page. |
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