1798
In Wexford, the Rebels retreat to Vinegar Hill
Ireland
In Wexford, rebel forces retreat to Vinegar Hill as government troops under Generals Loftus, Needham, and Johnston converge on the position. Meanwhile, General Moore defeats rebel …
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Ireland
1798
In Leinster, the Rebels are defeated at Ovidstown, near Kilcock
Ireland
n Leinster, the rebels are defeated at Ovidstown, near Kilcock. In Wexford, rebels fall back to Kilcavan Hill. A government offensive begins, but the strong rebel position at …
1798
Rebels capture Tinahely, Co. Wicklow and burn the town
Ireland
Rebels capture Tinahely, Co. Wicklow and burn the town. This June 17, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
British regulars arrive in Dublin; Rebels march to Tinahely. Co. Wicklow
Ireland
British regulars arrive in Dublin; Rebels march to Tinahely. Co. Wicklow. This June 16, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
The Rebels main division marches to Mountpleasant
Ireland
The Rebels main division marches to Mountpleasant. This June 15, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Government reinforcements begin to march from Cork and the midlands
Ireland
Government reinforcements begin to march from Cork and the midlands. This June 14, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Battle of Ballynahinch, Ireland, defeat of United Irish Army in Ulster.
Ireland
Battle of Ballynahinch, Ireland, defeat of United Irish Army in Ulster. This June 13, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co Carlow
Ireland
In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co Carlow. This June 12, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1798
In Co. Wexford, the Rebel southern division moves camp from Slievecoilte to Lacken Hill
Ireland
The Wexford Rebellion refers to the events of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in County Wexford. From 27 May until 21 June 1798, Society of United Irishmen rebels revolted against …
1798
Rebels capture Maynooth in Leinster and Bangor in Ulster
Ireland
Rebels capture Maynooth in Leinster and Bangor in Ulster. This June 10, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Rebels attack Arklow
Ireland
During the 1798 Irish Rebellion, a significant series of engagements unfolded: - Attack on Arklow (County Wicklow): Rebel forces launched an assault on the garrison at Arklow, …
1798
In Co. Wicklow, the Arklow garrison is reinforced.
Ireland
In County Wicklow, the Arklow garrison is reinforced. In County Wexford, the rebel southern division relocates its camp from Carrickbyrne to Slievecoilte. In Ulster, General Nugent …