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Battle of Three Rocks
Part of the Irish Rebellion

Monument at the site of the battle. Erected in 1952.
Date30 May 1798
Location
Forth Mountain, County Wexford
Result Irish victory.
British abandon Wexford.
Belligerents
Battle of Three Rocks United Irishmen

Kingdom of Great Britain British Army

  • Kingdom of Ireland Loyalists
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

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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