Battle of Callann

BelligerentsKingdom of DesmondLordship of IrelandCommanders and leadersFínghin Reanna Róin Mac CárthaighJohn FitzThomas FitzGerald†Strength Soldiers of MacCarthy Number unknown but highCasualties and losses Unknown 15 knights, 8 barons and a large number of ordinary soldiers

The Battle of Callann was fought in August 1261 between the English of Ireland, under John FitzGerald, and three Irish clans: MacCarthy, who held the Kingdom of Desmond, under Fínghin Mac Carthaigh, King of Desmond, ancestor of the MacCarthy Reagh dynasty. It took place in the townland of Callann or Collon near modern-day Kilgarvan, County Kerry. MacCarthaigh was victorious.