Battle of Rathangan (1798)

Battle of Rathangan (Ireland (Nationalist) vs Irish loyalists) took place in 1798 during Irish Rebellion of 1798.

Battle facts

Year: 1798
Date: 1798-05-28
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Irish Rebellion of 1798
Side A: Ireland (Nationalist)
Side B: Irish loyalists
Commanders (A): Captain Doorley
Commanders (B): Captain James Spencer, Lieutenant-Colonel Stephen Mahon
Casualties: 300 dead (Ireland (Nationalist)), 20 dead (Irish loyalists)
Outcome: British victory, rebels repulsed 28 May
Coordinates: 53.222°, -6.997°

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Battle of Rathangan (1798)

Battle of Rathangan took place in 1798. Ireland (Nationalist) vs Irish loyalists. Part of Irish Rebellion of 1798. Casualties: 300 dead (Ireland (Nationalist)), 20 dead (Irish loyalists). Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.