Battle of Three Rocks
Battle in the 1798 Irish Rebellion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Three Rocks was a United Irish victory during the Wexford Rebellion, a part of the 1798 rebellion, against a British artillery column marching to reinforce Wexford town against anticipated rebel attack.
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Battle of Three Rocks | |||||||
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Part of the Irish Rebellion | |||||||
Monument at the site of the battle. Erected in 1952. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Irishmen | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Thomas Cloney Robert Carty John Kelly Michael Furlong |
Captain Adams Lieutenant Birch | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,000–2,000 | 100 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 70 dead, 18 captured |
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