Battle of Skerries

Battle of Skerries
Part of the Bruce campaign in Ireland
Date 26 January 1316 Location near Ardclough, County Kildare Result Scottish victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Scotland and Gaelic allies	Lordship of Ireland and Gaelic allies
Commanders and leaders
Edward Bruce	Earl of Carrick Earl of Desmond
Strength
At least 6,000	10,000 approx
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Battle of Skerries, also named the Battle of Ardscull, took place during the Bruce campaign in Ireland – part of the First War of Scottish Independence – fought on 26 January 1316, resulting in a Scottish victory. It was part of the Irish campaign of Edward Bruce, brother of Robert Bruce, king of Scotland. The site of the battle was Skerries near Ardscull in County Kildare.