Ireland

In Co. Wexford, Government troops march south out of Gorey

In County Wexford, government troops march south from Gorey, while rebels from Carrigrew advance north. The two forces clash at Tubberneering, where the rebels defeat the government troops. Following the battle, government forces withdraw north, and rebels occupy Gorey.

Lord Edward Fitzgerald dies at Newgate prison from wounds sustained in the course of his arrest

Government reinforces Gorey and Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Rebels decide to attack Gorey

Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey is appointed as Commander of the insurgent forces In Wexford town

Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey is appointed commander of the United Irish insurgent forces in Wexford Town during the 1798 Rebellion. Following the rebel capture of the town, a civilian government is established, composed of four Protestants and four Catholics, reflecting the non-sectarian ideals of the United Irishmen, who sought to unite Irish people of all faiths in pursuit of independence from British rule. Harvey, a Protestant barrister, symbolizes the cross-community leadership of the uprising, though internal divisions and military setbacks would soon follow.

Following the massacre of Kingsboroughs militiamen and yeomanry at Oulart on 27 May, rebels capture Enniscorthy and Wexford town

In the first Battle of Enniscorthy, the rebels take the town

Father Murphy of Boolavogue, leads Wexford insurgents during the 1798 Rebellion to a major victory

Father John Murphy of Boolavogue, a parish priest who had earlier been reluctant to support armed resistance and was in conflict with his bishop, emerges as an unexpected leader of the Wexford insurgents during the 1798 Rebellion.

Wexford rebels massacre Kingsboroughs militiamen and yeomanry at Oulart

The rebels are defeated at Tara Hill; this marks the end of the rebellion in Co. Meath

Start of 98 Rising in Ireland