Battle of Collooney (1798)

Battle of Collooney (United Irishmen & France vs British Army & Irish loyalists) took place in 1798 during Irish Rebellion of 1798.

Battle facts

• Year: 1798
• Date: 5 September 1798
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Irish Rebellion of 1798
• Side A: United Irishmen, France
• Side B: British Army, Irish loyalists
• Commanders (A): Jean Humbert
• Commanders (B): Sir Gerard Lake, Charles Vereker
• Casualties: 10 dead (United Irishmen & France), 120 dead, 100 captured (British Army & Irish loyalists)
• Outcome: Irish/French victory
• Coordinates: 54.192°, -8.493°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Collooney · Wikidata entry