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Interception at Dungan's Hill

When
8 August 1647
Where
Dungan's Hill, County Meath
Part of
Battle of Dungan's Hill

Parliamentarian forces intercepted the marching Confederate Leinster Army near Dungan's Hill.

Thomas Preston's army was attempting to take Dublin but was caught by Michael Jones' forces after covering only 12 miles. The Confederate troops were forced to form up for battle at Dungan's Hill in County Meath.

Sources

  1. Battle of Dungan's Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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