Ireland

1798

Father James Coigly is executed by hanging at Pennington Heath.

Ireland

Father James Coigly, a Catholic priest and prominent member of the United Irishmen, is executed by hanging at Pennington Heath, England, in 1798. He had been arrested in Margate …

1798

In Wicklow, the Rebels burn Carnew; in Ulster

Ireland

In Wicklow, rebel forces burn Carnew. In Ulster, they capture Larne, forcing the local garrison to retreat to Carrickfergus. The rebels also take Ballymena and Randalstown, then …

1798

General Needham reaches Arklow in Co. Wexford and immediately begins digging trenches

Ireland

General Needham reaches Arklow in Co. Wexford and immediately begins digging trenches. This June 6, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1798

Rebellion breaks out in Ulster - Henry Joy McCracken issues proclamation calling United Irishmen in Ulster to arms

Ireland

Rebellion breaks out in Ulster - Henry Joy McCracken issues proclamation calling United Irishmen in Ulster to arms. This June 6, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1798

Defeat of the rebels at New Ross, Co. Wexford

Ireland

Defeat of the rebels at New Ross, Co. Wexford. This June 5, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1798

The Reverend William Steel Dickson, a Presbyterian minister and United Irishmen supporter is arrested and imprisoned without trial

Ireland

The Reverend William Steel Dickson, a Presbyterian minister and United Irishmen supporter is arrested and imprisoned without trial. This June 5, 1798 entry records a moment in …

1798

In Co. Wexford, Government troops march south out of Gorey

Ireland

In County Wexford, government troops march south from Gorey, while rebels from Carrigrew advance north. The two forces clash at Tubberneering, where the rebels defeat the …

1798

Lord Edward Fitzgerald dies at Newgate prison from wounds sustained in the course of his arrest

Ireland

Lord Edward Fitzgerald dies at Newgate prison from wounds sustained in the course of his arrest. This June 4, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1798

Government reinforces Gorey and Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Rebels decide to attack Gorey

Ireland

Government reinforces Gorey and Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Rebels decide to attack Gorey. This June 3, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1798

Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey is appointed as Commander of the insurgent forces In Wexford town

Ireland

Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey is appointed commander of the United Irish insurgent forces in Wexford Town during the 1798 Rebellion. Following the rebel capture of the town, a civilian …

1798

Following the massacre of Kingsboroughs militiamen and yeomanry at Oulart on 27 May, rebels capture Enniscorthy and Wexford town

Ireland

Following the massacre of Kingsboroughs militiamen and yeomanry at Oulart on 27 May, rebels capture Enniscorthy and Wexford town. This May 30, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1798

In the first Battle of Enniscorthy, the rebels take the town

Ireland

In the first Battle of Enniscorthy, the rebels take the town. This May 28, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.