Colonel Shane O’ Cahan’s Regiment of Foot
| Active | 1642 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Allegiance | Confederate |
| Conflicts | Irish Confederate War |
| Type | Foot |
| Colonel | Shane O’ Cahan |
| Area Raised | Ulster |
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Ulster Irish Confederate foot fighting at the Brack of Gelvin in 1642
Service History
1642
- May: Battle at the Brack of Gelvin
1643
1644
1645
1646
1647
1648
1649
1650
- 21st June: Battle of Scarrifhollis (Maj. Gen. Shane O’Cahan killed)
Notes
An account of the Brack of Gelvin is available online at One Last Effort
Coats, Flags & Equipment
Notable Officers
Shane O’Cahan of Brackfield
Officer List
Brack of Gelvin 1642
- Col. Shane O’Cahane 300
- Capt Manus O’Cahane 300
- Capt Richard O’Cahane 140
- Capt Donnagh O’Cahan 80
- Capt Fredanagh O’Cahan 200
- Donaghee O’Cahan 200
- Aveny Oge O’Cahan 140
- Quy O’Cahan 100
- Donnell O’Neill 150
- Bryan McArt Oge 500
Strength
As above, note some companies may not have been formally part of the regiment.
