Battle of Callann

The Battle of Callann was fought in Event date::August 1261 between the Normans, under John FitzGerald, and the Gaelic forces of Fínghin Mac Carthaigh, King of Desmond, ancestor of the MacCarthy Reagh dynasty. It took place in the townland of Callan or Collon near modern day Event locality::Kilgarvan, County Kerry. MacCarthaigh was victorious.