Battle of Saintfield (1798)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1798
• Date: 9 June 1798
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Irish Rebellion of 1798
• Side A: United Irishmen
• Side B: British Army, Loyalists
• Commanders (A): Richard Frazer, McKinstry
• Commanders (B): Colonel Hon. Granville Anson Chetwynd-Stapylton
• Casualties: 30–40 killed (United Irishmen), 58 killed ~10 captured (British Army & Loyalists)
• Outcome: Irish victory
• Coordinates: 54.460°, -5.830°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Saintfield · Wikidata entry