Battle of Tara Hill 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 Tara Hill was fought on the evening of 26 May 1798 between British forces and Irish rebels involved in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in a heavy defeat for the rebels and the end of the rebellion in County Meath.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.5775, -6.6119
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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- Battle of Killala 1798
- Battle of New Ross 1798
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