1798
Belfast United Irish leaders arrested
Ireland
Belfast United Irish leaders arrested. This September 16, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1798
Rebels attack Castlebar and are repulsed
Ireland
Rebels attack Castlebar and are repulsed. This September 12, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Battle of Ballinamuck, Ireland , last battle of The Year of the French.
Ireland
In 1798 Ballinamuck was the scene of one of the last and bloodiest battles fought on Irish soil by a foreign power. Ballinamuck was the place of surrender of the combined French …
1798
Battle of Ballinamuck - last major battle of The Year of the French; after a short fight, Humbert surrenders
Ireland
Battle of Ballinamuck - last major battle of The Year of the French; after a short fight, Humbert surrenders. This September 8, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1798
Humbert crosses Shannon at Ballintra and camps at Cloone
Ireland
Henry Montgomery, a leading Unitarian theologian, leads a secession of non-subscribers from the General Synod of Ulster, resulting in the formation of the Remonstrant Synod of …
1798
Humbert marches to Drumkeeran. Lake is still tailing Humbert
Ireland
Humbert marches to Drumkeeran. Lake is still tailing Humbert. This September 6, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Humbert defeats small government force at Collooney
Ireland
Humbert defeats a small government force at Collooney, but suffers serious casualties. He camps at Dromahair. Meanwhile, Longford rebels attack Granard and are routed. Westmeath …
1798
Cornwallis moves forward from Tuam to attack Castlebar
Ireland
Lord Cornwallis advances from Tuam to launch an attack on Castlebar, shortly after the dramatic victory there by General Humbert and his combined force of French troops and Irish …
1798
Cornwallis reaches Tuam
Ireland
Cornwallis reaches Tuam. This August 29, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Cornwallis reaches Athlone; Humbert entrenches in Castlebar
Ireland
Cornwallis reaches Athlone; Humbert entrenches in Castlebar. This August 28, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Humbert appears outside Castlebar.
Ireland
The Government forces are deployed to cover the direct route and Humbert unexpectedly appears on their flank. Humbert attacks. French advance causes Militia to run. Government …
1798
Humber leaves Ballina bound for Castlebar. He takes an indirect route through the mountains
Ireland
Humber leaves Ballina bound for Castlebar. He takes an indirect route through the mountains. This August 26, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.