The Irish Rebellion of 1798 (Irish: Éirí Amach 1798; Ulster-Scots: The Turn out, [6] The Hurries, [7] 1798 Rebellion [8]) was a popular insurrection against the British Crown in what was then the separate, but subordinate, Kingdom of Ireland.

The British Army has played a central role in the long history of conflict and co-operation between Britain and Ireland. Here we explore some of the key moments in this difficult but fascinating story, charting British-Irish military history from its origins to the present day.

In 1798, an underground republican group known as the Society of United Irishmen instigated a major uprising against British rule in Ireland. Although the revolt ended in total defeat for the rebels, it marked a significant watershed in Irish history.

One of the major conflicts involving the British Army in Ireland in the 19th century was the Irish Rebellion of 1798. This uprising, led by the Society of United Irishmen, sought to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent republic.

Feb 17, 2011 · The 1798 rebellion, and its aftermath, shattered existing relationships within Ireland, awakened ancient fears and evoked memories of the bloody rebellion of 1641.

Jun 9, 2020 · Suspected rebels faced extreme violence including house burning, torture, intimidation and murder. The British militia in Ireland shut down the newspaper of the United Irishmen – the Northern Star.

4 June – Battle of Tuberneering: United Irishmen led by Father Murphy ambush and defeat British forces in north Wexford. 5 June – Battle of New Ross: Wexford rebels are defeated by the British Army. 7 June Carnew is burned by rebels led by Anthony Perry.

The British Army, led by General Gerard Lake, had an instruction to not only defeat the rebels but to crush their spirit as had been done to those in the north at battles at Antrim and Ballynahinch. There were an estimated 10,000 British troops, fewer in …

Oct 28, 2017 · The 1798 rebellion was an insurrection launched by the United Irishmen, an underground republican society, aimed at overthrowing the Kingdom of Ireland, severing the connection with Great Britain and establishing an Irish Republic based on the principles of the French Revolution.

Apr 2, 2020 · On 8th July 1798 six weeks after the Rebellion broke out, the only rebel forces still at large were around 5,000 armed with pikes in Wicklow, some rebels in the north of Wexford and on the Meath and Dublin county borders.