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Battle of Lifford
The Battle of Lifford took place in Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland in 1600 during the Nine Years War. A mixed Anglo-Irish force under Sir John Bolles and the Gaelic leaders Niall Garve O'Donnell and Sir Arthur O'Neill captured the strategic town of Lifford. A subsequent attempt to recapture it by rebel forces led by Red Hugh O'Donnell failed.
==Background==
Lifford was both strategically and politically important as it stands where the River Finn and Mourne meet to form the Foyle and was a traditional stronghold of the O'Donnell dynasty. Niall was a rival claimant to be chief of the O'Donnells, and his presence at Lifford strengthened his claims.〔McGurk p.83〕
Niall had until recently fought alongside the rebels, led by Tyrone and Niall's brother-in-law Red Hugh O'Donnell, but had changed sides following the landing of an English force at Derry the same year. Niall went over to support the Crown with significant numbers of Gaelic troops, after he had been left in charge of the area while Red Hugh was away raiding south into Connaught. Red Hugh was outraged by Niall's defection, and in retaliation killed his young son.〔McGurk p.95〕
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