Battle of Bunclody (1798)

Battle of Bunclody (United Irishmen vs British Army & Loyalists) took place in 1798 during Irish Rebellion of 1798.

Battle facts

• Year: 1798
• Date: 1 June 1798
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Irish Rebellion of 1798
• Side A: United Irishmen
• Side B: British Army, Loyalists
• Commanders (A): Mogue Kearns
• Casualties: 400 killed (United Irishmen), 1 killed 1 wounded (Government claim) (British Army & Loyalists)
• Outcome: Rebels seize Bunclody but are then repelled by British.
• Coordinates: 52.650°, -6.650°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Bunclody · Wikidata entry