Ireland

Humbert crosses Shannon at Ballintra and camps at Cloone

Henry Montgomery, a leading Unitarian theologian, leads a secession of non-subscribers from the General Synod of Ulster, resulting in the formation of the Remonstrant Synod of Ulster.

Humbert marches to Drumkeeran. Lake is still tailing Humbert

Humbert defeats small government force at Collooney

Humbert defeats a small government force at Collooney, but suffers serious casualties. He camps at Dromahair. Meanwhile, Longford rebels attack Granard and are routed. Westmeath rebels occupy Wilson’s Hospital.

Cornwallis moves forward from Tuam to attack Castlebar

Lord Cornwallis advances from Tuam to launch an attack on Castlebar, shortly after the dramatic victory there by General Humbert and his combined force of French troops and Irish rebels during the 1798 Rebellion. Anticipating the British move, Humbert evacuates Castlebar with approximately 800 French soldiers and 1,000 Irish insurgents, marching northward into County Sligo.

Cornwallis reaches Tuam

Cornwallis reaches Athlone; Humbert entrenches in Castlebar

Humbert appears outside Castlebar.

The Government forces are deployed to cover the direct route and Humbert unexpectedly appears on their flank. Humbert attacks. French advance causes Militia to run. Government defence collapses and Humbert takes the town

Humber leaves Ballina bound for Castlebar. He takes an indirect route through the mountains

Humbert takes Ballina after token resistance by Government forces

Generals Cornwallis and Lake leave Dublin

Generals Cornwallis and Lake depart Dublin to lead operations during the 1798 Rebellion. General Lake travels swiftly by road with a small, mobile force, while Lord Cornwallis moves more slowly with the main army, advancing along the Grand Canal. The differing routes reflect strategic coordination as they move to confront rebel forces in the countryside.