The Battle of Benburb, fought in 1646, was one of the greatest victories of the Irish Confederate forces during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The battle took place near the River Blackwater, where Owen Roe O'Neill's army defeated a much larger Scottish Covenanter force.
The Battle of Benburb, fought in 1646, was one of the greatest victories of the Irish Confederate forces during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The battle took place near the River Blackwater, where Owen Roe O'Neill's army defeated a much larger Scottish Covenanter force. The victory strengthened the position of the Confederates in Ulster and remains one of the most celebrated military achievements in Irish history. Visitors can explore the area around Benburb Priory and the River Blackwater, combining historical interest with walking routes through the Tyrone countryside.