This is a list of conflicts in Ireland, including wars, armed rebellions, battles and skirmishes.
Irish Warriors participated in many wars in Europe and “England” as well and are not completely recognized on this page.
The Annals of the Four Masters, written in the 17th century, records a number battles as having taken place in prehistoric Ireland.
These include: c. 1570–1583, between the sons of Richard Burke, 2nd Earl of Clanricarde First Desmond Rebellion (1569–1573) Second Desmond Rebellion (1579–1583) Several fragments of the rebel armies of the Summer of 1798 survived to fight on both in the hope of the rebellion breaking out again and of French aid.
The main guerrilla groupings were: Only the major engagements of this period are listed below.