Battle of Enniscorthy (1798 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1798 AD
• Date: 1798-05-28
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Irish Rebellion of 1798
• Side A: United Irishmen
• Side B: British Army, Loyalists
• Commanders (A): John Murphy, Edward Roche, Michael Murphy
• Commanders (B): Cap. Pounden, Cap. William Snowe, Cap. De Courcy, Cap. Richards, Cap. Grogan
• Casualties: approx. ~100–500 killed~100 killed|
• Outcome: Irish victory British abandon Enniscorthy.
• Coordinates: 52.502°, -6.566°

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