Battle of Kilcullen 1798
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1798 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 18th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Irish Rebellion of 1798 | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Kilcullen took place on 24 May 1798 near the two settlements of that name in County Kildare, and was one of the first engagements in the Irish Rebellion of 1798 consisting of two separate clashes between a force of United Irish rebels and government forces.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Approximate location: the point for Kilcullen, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location: 53.1300, -6.7450
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
Nearby battlefields
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Other battles of the Irish Rebellion of 1798
- Battle of Antrim 1798
- Battle of Arklow 1798
- Battle of Ballina 1798
- Battle of Ballinamuck 1798
- Battle of Ballymore-Eustace 1798
- Battle of Ballynahinch 1798
- Battle of Bunclody 1798
- Battle of Carlow 1798
- Battle of Castlebar 1798
- Battle of Collooney 1798
All battles of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 →
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Further reading
- Battle of Kilcullen on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Battle of Kilcullen
- Wikidata Q3636486