Ireland

Execution of John Kelly, also known as Kelly of Killane

The Rebels are defeated at Vinegar Hill

The United Irishmen rebels suffer a major defeat at the Battle of Vinegar Hill, a pivotal engagement during the 1798 Rebellion. Despite being surrounded by government forces, two rebel columns manage to escape the encirclement: - The southern column retreats and camps at Sleedagh Demesne. - The northern column moves toward Peppard’s Castle.

In Wexford, the Rebels retreat to Vinegar Hill

In Wexford, rebel forces retreat to Vinegar Hill as government troops under Generals Loftus, Needham, and Johnston converge on the position. Meanwhile, General Moore defeats rebel forces at Goffs Bridge, tightening the noose around the remaining insurgents.

In Leinster, the Rebels are defeated at Ovidstown, near Kilcock

n Leinster, the rebels are defeated at Ovidstown, near Kilcock.

Rebels capture Tinahely, Co. Wicklow and burn the town

British regulars arrive in Dublin; Rebels march to Tinahely. Co. Wicklow

The Rebels main division marches to Mountpleasant

Government reinforcements begin to march from Cork and the midlands

Battle of Ballynahinch, Ireland, defeat of United Irish Army in Ulster.

In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co Carlow