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Battle of Foulksmills
Part of the Irish Rebellion
DateJune 20, 1798; 226 years ago (1798-06-20)
Location
Foulkesmill, County Wexford
Result British hold ground. Irish rebels retreat in good order
Belligerents
Battle of Foulksmills United Irishmen

Kingdom of Great Britain British Army

  • Kingdom of Ireland Irish loyalists
Commanders and leaders
Philip Roche John Moore
Strength
~2,000 ~2,500-5,000
Casualties and losses
c.300 killed and wounded ~300 killed and wounded

The Battle of Foulksmills, known locally as the Battle of Horetown and also known as the Battle of Goff's Bridge, took place during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The British Army and Irish loyalists sought to defeat the rebel forces of the United Irishmen in County Wexford.

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