Battle of Newtownmountkennedy explained

Conflict:Battle of Newtownmountkennedy
Partof:the United Irishmen Rebellion
Date:30 May 1798
Place:Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow
Result:British victory
Combatant1: United Irishmen
Strength1:~1,000
Strength2:~140

The Battle of Newtownmountkennedy was fought on 30 May 1798, between forces of the British Crown and a force of Native Irish Rebels, during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Approximately 170 Irish rebel forces were killed out of 1000, followed by an execution of the Rebels’ leader, Michael Neil.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'The Battle of Newtownmountkennedy'. Kavanagh. Paul. 28 October 2015. Our Wicklow Heritage. 18 September 2018.