Raid on Baltimore, County Cork
- When
- 1631
- Where
- Baltimore, County Cork
- Episodes
- 1
In 1631, Baltimore, County Cork, was depopulated following a raid by Barbary pirates. Sources attribute the attack to forces from either Ottoman Algeria or Salé, Morocco.
Episodes
Background and detail
Geographic Context. Baltimore is a village located in western County Cork, Ireland. The settlement is known by the Irish name Dún na Séad, which translates to "fort of the jewels."
The Sack of Baltimore. The town suffered a significant raid in 1631, an event referred to as the Sack of Baltimore. This attack resulted in the depopulation of the settlement. Historical records identify the perpetrators as Barbary pirates, with specific origins cited as either Ottoman Algeria or Salé in Morocco.
People involved
- Barbary pirates · Perpetrators of the raid
Sources
- Baltimore, County Cork Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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