1798
Fr. John Murphy, died
Ireland
Remnants of Southern column reach Croghan. Fr. John Murphy dies at the hands of his captors
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Ireland
1798
Rebels defeat small force of Yeomanry at Ballraheen Hill
Ireland
Rebels defeat small force of Yeomanry at Ballraheen Hill; they move to camp at Croghan
1798
Rebels break camp, Needham sends Cavalry to pursue them
Ireland
Ambush at Ballyellis: Rebel Victory Amid Retreat During the later stages of the 1798 Irish Rebellion, rebel forces in County Wexford executed a brilliant tactical ambush: - After …
1798
General Hunter, becomes aware rebellion is not over and begins to re-deploy his troops
Ireland
General Hunter, newly appointed to succeed General Lake as commander in Wexford, realizes the 1798 Rebellion is far from over. In response, he re-deploys British forces, sending …
1798
Northern column remains in camp at Croghan
Ireland
Northern column remains in camp at Croghan. This June 27, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Southern column is surprised by Government forces on Kilcumney Hill
Ireland
Defeat of the Southern Column at Kilcumney Hill 1798 Kilcumney Hill, County Carlow The Southern rebel column of the 1798 Rebellion was surprised and defeated by government forces …
1798
Northern column fails to take Hacketstown, Co. Carlow and returns to camp at Croghan
Ireland
Northern column fails to take Hacketstown, Co. Carlow and returns to camp at Croghan. Southern column marches from Slatt to camp at Kilcumney Hill, Co. Carlow. This entry refers to …
1798
Rebel southern column captures Castlecomber, Co Kilkenny and camp at Slatt, in Co Laois
Ireland
Rebel southern column captures Castlecomber, Co Kilkenny and camp at Slatt, in Co Laois. This June 24, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Rebel southern column captures Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny and camps at Bunreagh
Ireland
Rebel Southern Column Captures Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny and Camps at Bunreagh; Rebel Northern Column Moves into Wicklow Mountains and Camps at Ballymanus During the 1798 Irish …
1798
Rebel southern column marches through Sculloge Gap, into Co. Carlow. Rebel northern column marches to camp at Croghan
Ireland
Rebel southern column marches through Sculloge Gap, into Co. Carlow. Rebel northern column marches to camp at Croghan. This June 22, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1798
Execution of John Kelly, also known as Kelly of Killane
Ireland
Execution of John Kelly, also known as Kelly of Killane. This June 22, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
The Rebels are defeated at Vinegar Hill
Ireland
The United Irishmen rebels suffer a major defeat at the Battle of Vinegar Hill, a pivotal engagement during the 1798 Rebellion. Despite being surrounded by government forces, two …