Battle of Moyry Pass

October 2, 1600

The Battle of Moyry Pass took place on October 2, 1600, during the Nine Years' War in Ireland. It involved forces led by Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, engaging the English army under Lord Deputy Mountjoy. The battle occurred in a strategically important pass in County Armagh, where O'Neill's forces had fortified positions. Despite heavy fighting, the English failed to dislodge the Irish from their strongholds, resulting in a tactical victory for O'Neill and a setback for the English campaign to subdue Ulster.