Name: Memoirs of the different rebellions in Ireland, from the arrival of the English : also, a particular detail of that which broke out the XXIIId of May, MDCCXCVIII : with the history of the conspiracy which preceded it (vol. 2)
Author: Richard Musgrave (1745 or 1746–1818)

Rebels retreat to mountains of Ballynamore

Ballynamore · townland · Derry · 1798

Unable to rise near Belturbet due to armed Protestant resistance, rebels retreated to the mountains of Ballynamore, about six miles off, where they assembled in considerable numbers.

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The rebels fliewed a difpofition to rife in the country round Belturbet, in the latter county ; but it abounds fo much with proteftants, who were well armed, that they would hot venture to do fo, but repaired to the mountains of Ballynamore, about fix miles off, where they aflembled in confiderable numbers. For the fame reafon they did not venture to rife in the county of Fermanagh, where there were fix thoufand proteftants \vell armed. From the battle of Caflilebar to the furrender of the French, the blackfmiths wxre employed in making pikes, in the counties of Monaghan, Leitrim, Longford, Rofcommon. Mayo, Sligo, Meath, Weftmeath and Dublin,
The landing of the French was known by the rebels in the county of Kildare, the Queen's county, and part of the county of Tipperary ; and the mafs of the people in them fhewed fuddenly a ftrong fenfation and a fpirit of combination, even before the loyal fubjedts were acquainted with that event.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 109

As the companion tells it

Somewhere close to Ballynamore, in 1798, rebels who could not rise near Belturbet fell back to these mountains. The country round Belturbet had too many Protestants, and they were well armed, so the rebels would not venture to rise there. They came here instead, about 6 miles from Belturbet, and assembled in considerable numbers. For the same reason they did not rise in Fermanagh, where 6000 Protestants were well armed. From the battle of Castlebar to the surrender of the French, blacksmiths were employed making pikes across Monaghan, Leitrim, Longford, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Meath, Westmeath and Dublin. The landing of the French was known to rebels in Kildare, the Queen's county, and part of Tipperary, where the people showed suddenly a strong sensation and a spirit of combination.

Devastation and killings around Limerick Hill and Gorey

Gorey · town · Wexford · 1798

Rebel forces stationed on Limerick-hill north of Gorey spread devastation over the surrounding country, murdering protestants who fell into their hands and burning houses of those who escaped.

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After the defeat at Arklov/, the enemy took their ftation on Limerick-hill, t to the north of Gorey, in great force, and continued to fpread devaftation over the adjacent country, murdering fuch proteftants as fell into their hands, and burning the houfes
B 2 of * Plate III. (i. t Ibid. \ Plate U. 2, 3,

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 3

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In 1798, after the defeat at Arklow, rebel forces took their station on Limerick Hill, north of Gorey, in great force. They spread devastation over the surrounding country, murdering such Protestants as fell into their hands and burning the houses of those who had escaped.

Gorey plundered by rebels after defeat of Walpole

Gorey · town · Wexford · 1798

Gorey was plundered by the rebels, who committed dreadful excesses there following the defeat of colonel Walpole.

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Corey, plundered by the rebels, who commit dreadful excelTca therein on the defeat of colonel Walpole, i. 500.
Grandy, Richard, his affidavit relative to burning the barn at ScuUaboj^ue, ii. 406.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

As the companion tells it

You're passing through Gorey in Wexford. In 1798, after the defeat of Colonel Walpole, rebels plundered the town and committed what the record calls "dreadful excesses" there.

Killing of protestants at the church in Castlebridge (Ardcolm union)

Castlebridge · town · Wexford · 1798

Several protestants including Robert Maude, Jonathan Sadler, George Carley, George Thomas and John Bennett were killed in the union of Ardcolm at the church in Castlebridge.

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Robert Maude, Jonathan Sadler, George Carley^ George Thomas, John Bennett, proteftants, killed in the union of Ardcolm, the church in Caftle-bridge-
Two brothers of the name of Bateman, compelled( by their landlord John Hay, to join the rebels, wercr killed by the king's troops, on their return from Vine* gar-hill.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 154

As the companion tells it

In 1798, Castlebridge saw the killing of several Protestants at its church, in the union of Ardcolm. Robert Maude, Jonathan Sadler, George Carley, George Thomas, and John Bennett were killed there. Two brothers named Bateman, compelled by their landlord John Hay to join the rebels, were killed by the king's troops on their return from Vinegar Hill.

Attack on Doonane barrack and yeomanry response

Doonane · townland · Laois · 1798

The Faslaghdineen yeoman cavalry under James Butler and Waterford militia marched from Castlecomer to relieve Doonane after it was attacked by rebels, arriving too late as the rebels had reached the mountains.

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The honourable James Butler, brother to the earl of Ormond^ who commanded the Faflaghdineen yeomen cavalry, as foon as he got intelligence of the attack on Doonane, colledled as many of his corps as were near the town of Caftlecomer ; and, together with a detachment of the Waterford militia then quartered in the town, marched with the utmofl fpeed to the relief of Doonane ; however, too late to com.e up with the rebels, who by that time had gained the mountains, and were difperling.
It providentially happened, that the proteflants of Caftlecomer were not attacked that night, while the garrifon had marched to Doonane ; as they mufl have inevitably fallen a facrifice to their favage fury. Had they fucceeded in the attempt on the barrack of D<3onane, they would unqueftionably have afterwards attacked the town.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 48

As the companion tells it

Close to Doonane, in 1798, rebels attacked a barrack. The Honourable James Butler, brother to the Earl of Ormond, commanded the Faslaghdineen yeoman cavalry. As soon as he got intelligence of the attack, he collected as many of his corps as were near Castlecomer, and together with a detachment of the Waterford militia quartered in the town, marched with all speed to relieve it. They arrived too late. The rebels had already gained the mountains and were dispersing. It providentially happened that the Protestants of Castlecomer were not attacked that night, while the garrison had marched out. They must have inevitably fallen, as the source says,

Battle of Ballyellis casualties

Ballyellis · townland · Wexford · 1798

Multiple men including John Godkin, George and William Butler, Peter Clough, Stranford Clough and John Buttle were killed at the battle of Ballyellis on 30 June 1798.

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John Godkin, George and William Butler, Peter Clough, Stranford Clough, John Buttle, all killed at the battle of Ballyellis thirtieth June, of Kilbride. Ralph Williams, murdered fecond July, at Gorey* Robert Webfter, Henry Kinch, do. twentieth June, at do.
William Buttle, do. twenty-third June, John Burke, John Ellis, John Fowler, murdered fixth June, at do»

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 154

As the companion tells it

Somewhere near here, on the thirtieth of June, 1798, six men fell at the battle of Ballyellis. They were John Godkin, George Butler, William Butler, Peter Clough, Stranford Clough, and John Buttle, all of Kilbride.

Bohan's role linking Carrick-on-Suir conspirators to Waterford

Carrick-on-Suir · town · Tipperary · 1798

Bohan, a baker enrolled in a yeomanry corps despite being a conspiracy leader, traveled from Carrick-on-Suir to Waterford three or four times a week to coordinate plans, as the townspeople and yeomen of Carrick were deeply involved in the plot.

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As the mafs of the people of Carrick-on-^Suir, and mofl of the yeomen there were deeply concerned in the confpiracy, and as they were to have repaired to Waterford, to co-operate with their fellow traitors there, on the general infurrection, Bohan ufed to go there three or four times a week, to concert meafures for their future operations.
One Sargent, a publican, was alfo deeply concerned in the plot.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 136

As the companion tells it

In 1798, Carrick-on-Suir was a town deep in conspiracy. Most of the people and most of the yeomen there were involved in the plot. They planned to march to Waterford to join the rising. Bohan, a baker enrolled in the yeomanry despite leading the conspiracy, travelled to Waterford three or four times a week to coordinate their plans. A publican named Sargent was also deep in the plot.

Burning of Mr. Read's house near Old Castle

Oldcastle · town · Meath

On August fifth, Defenders houghed eleven cows belonging to Mr. Read near Old Castle and burned his house and offices to the ground, in retaliation for his prosecuting two men for burglary and felony.

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Auguft fifth, not fatisfied with houghing eleven cows> the property of Mr. Read, near Old Caftle, they burned to the ground his houfe and offices ; and this becaufe he profecuted two ruffians for burglary and felony. -
A body of them burned to alhes the houfe and furniture of Mr. Peter Brady, of Mace-town, county of Meath.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 137

As the companion tells it

On the fifth of August, near Oldcastle, eleven cows belonging to Mr. Read were houghed. His house and offices were burned to the ground, because he had prosecuted two men for burglary and felony. A body of them also burned the house and furniture of Mr. Peter Brady of Mace-town, county of Meath, to ashes.

Cornwallis dispatches Lake to Galway, arrives Philipstown

Philipstown · townland · Kildare · 1798

The Marquis of Cornwallis, on learning of the French landing, ordered Lieutenant-general Lake to proceed to Galway to command troops in Connaught, while Cornwallis himself arrived at Philipstown on the twenty-sixth with several regiments before proceeding onward.

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The marquis of Cornwallis, having received intelligence the twenty-fourth of Auguft of the landing of the French, ordered lieutenant-general Lake to proceed to Galway, to take the command of the iroops alTembling in Connaught, his excellency in- Tending in peribn to collect the troops that could be fpared from Leinfter at Athlone, or Carrick-on- Shannon, and to act in concert with the other general ofricers, as circumftances fhould require. He arrived at Philipftown on the twenty-fixth, with the iooih regiment, the firft and fecond battahons of light infantry, the flank companies of the Bucks and Warwick militia, and on the twenty-fevenih proceeded
* Plate X. 10. t Ibid. 9. § Ibid. 5.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 91

As the companion tells it

Close to Philipstown, in 1798, the Marquis of Cornwallis passed through with an army. On the 24th of August he had learned the French had landed. He straight away ordered Lieutenant-general Lake to Galway, to take command of the troops assembling in Connaught. Cornwallis himself meant to gather what forces could be spared from Leinster at Athlone or Carrick-on-Shannon, and act in concert with his other generals. He arrived at Philipstown on the 26th with the 100th regiment, the first and second battalions of light infantry, and the flank companies of the Bucks and Warwick militia. On the 27th he moved on.

Curate John Redmond of Clogh hanged as a noted rebel

Clogh · townland · Wexford · 1798

John Redmond, curate at Clogh under parish priest Francis Kavenagh, was described as a noted rebel and was hanged for his involvement in the 1798 rebellion.

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Ciogh — Francis Kavenagh, pariih prieft ; John Redmond, his curate, a noted rebel, was hanged.
Ardemin, called the River chapel — Nicholas Redmond, parifti prieft ; Nicholas Stafford, his curate, a notorious traitor.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 141

As the companion tells it

Somewhere close to Clogh, a curate named John Redmond served under the parish priest Francis Kavenagh. Redmond was described as a noted rebel, and he was hanged for his part in the rising of 1798.

French cross the Shannon at Ballintra and try to destroy the bridge

Ballintra · town · Donegal · 1798

Colonel Meade observed the French pass the Shannon at Ballintra over the bridge, which they tried to make impassable by blowing up one of the abutments.

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Colonel Meade was fent a fecond time to reconnoitre the French, whom he faw pafs the Shannon at Ballintra, | over the bridge, which they endeavoured to make impalTable, by blowing up one of the abutments.
He was fent a fecond time to lord Cornwallis, who was at Carrick-on-Shannon, |t to communicate the motions of the French to him.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 104

As the companion tells it

At Ballintra in 1798, Colonel Meade watched the French cross the Shannon over the bridge. They tried to make it impassable by blowing up one of the abutments. Meade was then sent to Lord Cornwallis, who was at Carrick-on-Shannon, to report the French movements.

General Needham's delayed march to Oulart and Solsborough

Oulart · town · Wexford · 1798

General Needham's column advanced to the village of Oulart, east of Vinegar-hill, on the evening before the main assault, then was ordered to march through the night to join Lake at Solsborough, the seat of Mr Richards, arriving exhausted at half past three in the morning.

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As general Needham's column did not occupy the poft allotted to it in the firfl: arrangement for furrounding Vinegar-hill, on the fouth-eaft fide of it' leading to Wexford, I think it right to explain the circumflances which prevented it. He advanced on the twentieth inftant to Oul^rt, an inconfiderable village to the eafl of Vinegar-hill, and within fix miles of that part of it where he was to take poll. On that evening, when the troops had taken up^ their ground, and driven back fome advanced piquets of the enemy, and made a proper difpofition for prote(5ling four hundred carriages laden with provifions and ammunition, for the army which attended them, general Needham received an order from general Lake, about half an hour after eight, o'clock, figned by the adjutant-general, defiring him to march immediately wath the troops under his command, to join general Lake at Solfporough, the feat of Mr. Richards, where he had taken up his head-quarters. The harneffing and arranging in the propier order of march fuch a number of carriages, occupied a good deal of time. Thus incumbered, the movement of the column was flow ; particularly as it paffed through deep and narrow roads, with high and thick fences on each fide, and in a country lo much enclofed as to render it impofhble to fend out flanking parties j though, from their proximity to the enemy, there was every reafon to expert an attack, which, had it been made, might have proved fatal. However the column proceeded unmolefted, and arrived at Solfborough, about half pafl three o'clock, on the morning of the twenty-firfl; of July.
Major-general Needham, on reporting his arrival t© general Lake^ was informed, that he mull immediately*

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 6

As the companion tells it

Oulart is a village you pass through not far from Vinegar Hill. In 1798, General Needham's column was meant to hold a post on the south-east side of Vinegar Hill, leading to Wexford, but circumstances prevented it. On the 20th, Needham advanced to Oulart, a small village east of Vinegar Hill, within six miles of the post he was to occupy. That evening, his troops took up their ground, drove back some advanced piquets of the enemy, and arranged protection for four hundred carriages laden with provisions and ammunition for the army. About half past eight, Needham received an order from General Lake, signed by the adjutant-general, directing him to march immediately with his troops to join Lake at Solsborough, the seat of Mr Richards, where Lake had established his headquarters. Harnessing and arranging four hundred carriages in proper order took a good deal of time. The column moved slowly, burdened as it was, through deep, narrow roads with high, thick fences on each side. The country was so enclosed that it was impossible to send out flanking parties, though they were close enough to the enemy that an attack was expected, and had it come, it might have proved fatal. The column proceeded unmolested and arrived at Solsborough about half past three on the morning of the 21st of July.

Murder of gentlemen at 'the Roar' near Ross

near Rosbercon · street · Kilkenny · 1798

Three gentlemen, Bartholomew Cliffe, Richard Elliot, and Richard Annesley, were murdered at 'the Roar' near Ross during the rebellion.

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ing to efcape from Rofs, before the battle of Rofs. Clement GifFord, piked to death, of Rofs. Three gentlemen, meffieurs Bartholomew ClifFe, Richard Elliot, and Richard Annefley, murdered at the Roar, of Rofs.
Two others, a father and a fon, namfe4 Meany, were alfo murdered at a little diftance in the, county Kilkenny, of Rofs.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 154

As the companion tells it

Somewhere about Rosbercon, in 1798, three gentlemen were murdered at a place called the Roar: Bartholomew Cliffe, Richard Elliot, and Richard Annesley. They were killed as people tried to escape from Ross before the battle of Ross. Clement Gifford of Ross was also piked to death.

Popish seminary endowed at Maynooth, later attacked

Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1795–1798

A popish seminary was endowed at Maynooth in 1795; the town was later attacked by rebels, resulting in the massacre of John Brown and others.

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Maynooth, a popifh feminary endowed there in 1795, i. 177 — Attack on the town by the rebels, i. 349 — Maflacre of John Brown and ethers there, i. 350.
Mayo and Sligo, the rebellion there, ii. 110 — The Carmelites or Scapularians from the North, the leaders of rebellion there, ji. Ill, 113 — Reports about Orangemen diffeminated there,

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

As the companion tells it

You're passing Maynooth now. In 1795 a popish seminary was endowed here. Three years later, in 1798, rebels attacked the town. John Brown and others were massacred in that attack.

Rebel dispositions at Tintern

Tintern · townland · Wexford · 1798

Two corps of rebels operated from Tintern: one went out from it to commit murder, while the other stayed at home to send captured protestants to them and to plunder.

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That there were two corps of rebels at Tintern ; the one went from it to murder, the other (laid at home to fend the proteftants to them, and to plunder.
Catherine Poer fwore, that flie applied to him for fomething to eat ; but he faid he would not give her any, unlefs Ihe became a chriftian (meaning a papift) for if he did he would break his oath.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 161

As the companion tells it

Somewhere around here, in 1798, there were two corps of rebels at Tintern. One went out from it to murder. The other stayed at home to send captured Protestants to them, and to plunder. Catherine Poer swore she applied to one of them for something to eat. He said he would not give her any unless she became a Christian, meaning a Catholic, for if he did he would break his oath.

Rebels fire on retreating loyalists toward Coolgreany

Coolgreany · town · Wexford · 1798

As Protestant loyalists retreated from Gorey toward Arklow, the rebels kept up a constant fire on them nearly all the way to the village of Coolgreany, a distance of almost six miles.

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and narrowly efcaped witli his life. Deponent further faith, that the rebels kept a conftant fire at tlie loyalifhs from Gorey, till they got almoft to the village of Coolgreny, near fix miles.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 172

As the companion tells it

As you pass Coolgreany, you are on the line of a retreat in 1798. Protestant loyalists fell back from Gorey toward Arklow, and the rebels kept a constant fire on them nearly all the way to this village, a distance of almost six miles.

Wicklow magistrates proclaim county in state of disturbance

Wicklow · townland · Wicklow · 1798

The magistrates of County Wicklow issued a printed address declaring the county in a state of disturbance due to widespread disaffection, seditious meetings and concealed illegal arms, imposing restraint to suppress rebellion.

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WE, the magiftrates of the county of Wicklowj after the moil ferious deliberation, the moft corre£f information, and the moft cautious delay, have at length confidcred it as our indifpenfable duty, to have recourfe to the ftrong meaiure of proclaiming the county to be in a ftate of difturbance, as the^ only means to crulh the feeds of rebellion^ to reprefs cutrage, and to prote£l innocence.
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 138

As the companion tells it

Somewhere around here in Wicklow, in 1798, the county magistrates issued a printed address declaring the county in a state of disturbance. They had deliberated seriously, gathered what they called "the most correct information," and delayed cautiously before acting. They called proclamation the only means to crush the seeds of rebellion, to repress outrage, and to protect innocence.

Assassinations at Arraglin blamed on 'nest of traitors'

near Araglin · population centre · Cork

A footnote states that Arraglin was always a nest of traitors, and that Manfergh St. George and Jasper Uniacke were assassinated there.

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f It was always a ncft of traitors : Manfergh St George, efquire, and Air. Jafper Uniacke were alTaflinated there.
\ Known Ijy the name of buck Sheehy : He was hanged for high trcafon.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 126

As the companion tells it

Araglin was called, in the words of one writer, "always a nest of traitors." Manfergh St. George and Jasper Uniacke were assassinated there.

Bateman brothers forced into rebellion, killed by king's troops

near Vinegar Hill · hill or hills · Wexford · 1798

Two brothers named Bateman were compelled by their landlord John Hay to join the rebels, and were subsequently killed by the king's troops on their return from Vinegar Hill.

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Two brothers of the name of Bateman, compelled( by their landlord John Hay, to join the rebels, wercr killed by the king's troops, on their return from Vine* gar-hill.
Stephens, of Caftle-bridge, was killed

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 154

As the companion tells it

Up ahead is Vinegar Hill, where the 1798 rebellion saw its fiercest fighting. Two brothers named Bateman were compelled by their landlord, John Hay, to join the rebels. They were killed by the king's troops on their return from the hill.

Bishop Hussey's Pastoral Letter Published at Waterford Assizes

Waterford · city · Waterford · 1797

Dr. Thomas Hussey's inflammatory pastoral letter to the Catholic clergy of Waterford and Lismore was published at the spring assizes of Waterford in 1797, at a time when United Irishmen doctrines were spreading rapidly in the county. Shortly after its publication and Hussey's diocesan visitation, the Catholic population began committing robbery and assassination.

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THIS inflammatory fprodu£lion, entitled a paftoral letter, was publifhed at the fpring afiizes of Waterford in the ' K k 2 year
468 APPENDIX, No. XXI. ir.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 182

As the companion tells it

In the spring of 1797, at the assizes in Waterford, Dr. Thomas Hussey published an inflammatory pastoral letter to the Catholic clergy of the city and Lismore. United Irishmen doctrines were spreading fast through the county. After the letter and Hussey's diocesan visitation, the Catholic population began committing robbery and assassination.

Blessington church damaged by rebels

Blessington · town · Wicklow · 1798

At the Vicarage of Blessington, with Phil Benson as vicar, the church was greatly damaged by the rebels, and most of the Protestant parishioners were obliged to flee.

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9 Vicarage of Bleflington : Plill Benfon, vicar ; the church greatly damaged by the rebels ; mofl: of the protefl:ant parifliioners obhged to fly.
o Vicarage of Narraghmore : Reverend dean Keatinge, vicar ; obliged to fly and reflde in Dublin ; glebe-houf(i much injured by the rebels *, many of the proteflant pariihioners murdered •, and the remainder obliged to fly to preferve their lives.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 141

As the companion tells it

The road passes through Blessington in Wicklow. In 1798, with Phil Benson as vicar, the church was greatly damaged by the rebels. Many of the Protestant parishioners were murdered, and the remainder were obliged to flee to preserve their lives.

Camolin taken without resistance

Camolin · town · Wexford · 1798

The rebel forces marched to the town of Camolin, which was taken without any resistance from its defenders.

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The fame day a part of the army, to the amount of one hundred and four of infantry and two troops of cavalry, attacked the republick on Oulart-hili, when the military were repulfed with the lofs of one hundred and twelve men, and the republick four killed ; and then went to a hill called Corrigrua, where the republick encamped that night, and from thence went to a towm called Camolin, which was taken without reliilance, and the fame day took another towm and fate of a bifliop. * At three in the afternoon, the fame dav, they laid fiege to Ennifcorthy, v. hen they were oppoled bv an army of feven hundred men, then thev were forced to fet both ends of the town on fire, and then took the town in the fpace of one hour, and then encamped on
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 143

As the companion tells it

In 1798, rebel forces who had been repulsed at Oulart Hill and encamped on a hill called Corrigrua marched from there to the town of Camolin. The town was taken without any resistance from its defenders. That same day the rebels took another town and the seat of a bishop, before laying siege to Enniscorthy at three in the afternoon.

Captain Mc.Manus sent to negotiate terms via Oulart and Enniscorthy

Oulart · town · Wexford · 1798

Captain Mc.Manus was dispatched from Wexford towards Oulart to inform general Needham of surrender terms, but finding Needham had moved, he instead went directly to general Lake at Enniscorthy.

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Captain Mc. Manus was to have gone to general Needham to Oulart ; but finding that he had changed hig pofition, he repaired dire^lly to general Lake at Ennifcorthy, where he found captain O'Hea and captain Burke of the North Cork regiment, who were fent on the fame errand, the former to general Lake, and the latter to general Moore.
Soon after the departure of captain Mc. Manus, the rebel leaders being uneafy left the vidorious army of general iVIoore fhould arrive before their terms had been accepted by general Lake, urged lord Kingfborough to fend a fecond melTenger to general Moore, to requeft he would encamp at Carrickbridge,* before he advanced to the town. His lordfhip employed for that purpofe enfign Harman of his own regiment, who was attended by one Carthy, a rebel captain.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 19

As the companion tells it

Oulart is the town you are passing through or near. In 1798, Captain McManus was sent to find General Needham here at Oulart, to negotiate surrender terms. But Needham had changed his position, so McManus went straight to General Lake at Enniscorthy instead. There he found Captain O'Hea and Captain Burke of the North Cork regiment, both sent on the same errand, O'Hea to Lake and Burke to General Moore. The rebel leaders grew uneasy after McManus left. They feared Moore's army might arrive before Lake had accepted their terms, so they urged Lord Kingsborough to send a second messenger to Moore, asking him to encamp at Carrickbridge before advancing to the town. Kingsborough used Ensign Harman of his own regiment for the purpose, attended by one Carthy, a rebel captain.

Carrickbyrne camp headquarters and general orders of Harvey

Carrickbyrne · electoral division · Wexford · 1798

At a meeting of officers of the united army of Wexford at Carrickbyrne camp headquarters on 6 June 1798, commander B. Harvey issued formal orders governing discipline, desertion, plunder and murder, threatening death for those disobeying without written orders.

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Head-quarters , Carrickhyrrie camp^ June 6, 1798.
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 167

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On 6 June 1798, in Carrickbyrne, the united army of Wexford made its headquarters. Commander Harvey issued general orders that day: discipline, no desertion, no plunder, no murder. Anyone disobeying without written orders faced death. These were the rules of a rebel camp in a rebellion that had broken out on 23 May.

Doctor Caulfield reproves priest of Taghmon over unauthorized absolution

Taghmon · town · Wexford · 1800

On 19 March 1800, doctor Caulfield wrote to Bryan Murphy, a priest of Taghmon, reproving him for granting absolution for sin without having obtained the proper faculty. Related correspondence involved father Kelly, parish priest of Taghmon.

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On Monday, the nineteenth of March, 1800, doctor Caulfield wrote a letter to Bryan Murphy, a prieft of Taghmon, reproving him for having prefumed to give abfolution for fm, without having obtained a faculty for that purpofe. This letter, and two more on the fame fubjed, one from faid Murphy to a proteftant clergyman, and the other from father Kelly, parifh prieit of Taghmon, to dodor Caulfield, the reader will find in Appendix, No. XX. 23. Bryan Murphy is the perfon alluded to in Michael Alkin's affidavit relative to Scullabogue, Appendix, No. XX. 9.
It is moil certain, that a refpedable inhabitant of Wexford fent a melTage to the friary, near the chapel, to requeft the friars w^ould order the rebels to defift from the malTacres ; but they faid, that they would advife but not order them to do fo.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 18

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In the town of Taghmon, in March 1800, a dispute played out among priests. On the 19th of March, Doctor Caulfield wrote to Bryan Murphy, a priest there, reproving him for giving absolution for sin without having obtained the proper faculty. More letters followed on the same matter: one from Murphy to a Protestant clergyman, another from Father Kelly, the parish priest of Taghmon, to Caulfield. Bryan Murphy is the same person named in Michael Akin's affidavit concerning Scullabogue. Around the same time, a respectable inhabitant of Wexford sent a message to the friary near the chapel, asking the friars to order the rebels to stop the massacres. They answered that they would advise, but not order, them to do so.

Father Corrin Christens Child at Clonard

Clonard · site · Dublin · 1798

Father Corrin, involved in events at the Wexford bridge massacres, christened a child of Mrs. Kellett at Clonard.

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Corriuy father, gives the facrament to Murphy, murdered by the rebels, i. 563 — Adminifters oaths and grants protections there, i. 556 — Goes to the bridge to fave the prifoners, but not till fent for, by Mr. Kellett, -ii. 22, 23, 24? 25, 26 — Obtains a certificate from George Taylor, ii. 25 — Refiifes to liberate Lett, a proteftant prifoner, ii. 26— Chriftens a child of Mrs. Kellett, at Clonard,ii, \().
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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Clonard, in Dublin. In 1798, Father Corrin was involved in events at the Wexford bridge. He administered oaths and granted protections. He gave the sacrament to Murphy, who was murdered by the rebels. He went to the bridge to save the prisoners, but only after Mr. Kellett sent for him. He obtained a certificate from George Taylor. He refused to liberate Lett, a Protestant prisoner. He christened a child of Mrs. Kellett.

General Johnson's costly assault up Vinegar Hill

near Vinegar Hill · hill or hills · Wexford · 1798

The side of the hill General Johnson ascended was the steepest and commanded the town, resulting in his forces suffering the greatest losses of any troops that attacked Vinegar Hill: multiple officers and men killed or wounded.

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That fide of the hill which general Johnfon afcanded, is by far the fteepeft, and commands the town.
As the army commanded by general Johnfon loft more men in killed and wounded than all the other troops that attacked Vinegai-hill, we may conceive the difficulties and the oppofition which he mud have cncc'untcred.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 9

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Near the road lies Vinegar Hill. In 1798 General Johnson led his army up the steepest side of the hill, the side that commands the town. His men suffered more killed and wounded than all the other troops that attacked Vinegar Hill. That tells you something of the difficulty and opposition they met.

General Lake encamps at Ballintogher

Ballintogher · town · Sligo · 1798

General Lake encamped on the night of the seventh at Ballintogher, between Drumahair and Coloony, while pursuing the French army.

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General Lake encamped on the night of the feventh at Ballintogher, betvv^een Drumahair and Coloony. He v^as under the neceffity of conftantly fending accounts of his movements and thofe of the enemy to lord Cornv/allis, which was diftreiTmg, as it could not be elfe(5led but by llrong patroles. He marched to the fouth of Drumflmmbo, halted there about three hours, and proceeded to Cloone, four miles from Ballynamuck ; where a little after fun-rife, on the eighth of September, he faw the rear of the French army, whom, with about one hundred and fifty light infantry, mounted behind as many cavalry, he endeavoured to harafs as much as pofTible.
Before day, on the eighth of September, general Lake fent major Hardy to apprife lord Cornw^allis of his brigade being near the village of Cloone, w^liere the French had halted the preceding night, and where it was intended to have furprifed them ; but, from the darknefs of the night, fome divifions miffed their route. The French were leaving the village as m^ajor Hardy entered it, of which he informed lord Cornwallis, whom he met at Mohill, and who ordered general Lake to hang as clofe as pofTible upon their rear, and faid that he would keep in a parallel diredion tow^ards Granard, . near enough to afford him alTiftance, if necelTary.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 106

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Ballintogher is a town between Drumahair and Coloony. In September 1798, General Lake encamped on the night of the seventh. He was under the necessity of constantly sending accounts of his movements and those of the enemy to Lord Cornwallis, which was distressing, as it could not be effected but by strong patrols. He marched to the south of Drumshambo, halted there about three hours, and proceeded to Cloone, four miles from Ballynamuck. A little after sunrise on the eighth of September, he saw the rear of the French army, and with about 150 light infantry mounted behind as many cavalry, he endeavoured to harass them as much as possible. Before day on the eighth, General Lake sent Major Hardy to apprise Lord Cornwallis of his brigade being near the village of Cloone, where the French had halted the preceding night, and where it was intended to have surprised them. But from the darkness of the night, some divisions missed their route. The French were leaving the village as Major Hardy entered it. He informed Lord Cornwallis, whom he met at Mohill, and Cornwallis ordered General Lake to hang as close as possible upon their rear, and said he would keep in a parallel direction towards Granard, near enough to afford assistance if necessary.

Government troop movements to Castlebar via Galway

Castlebar · town · Mayo · 1798

Major-general Hutchinson, commanding in Connaught and stationed at Galway with major-general Trench, moved troops from Galway, Tuam, Loughrea, Gort and Athenry toward Castlebar upon news of the French landing.

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Major-general Hutchinfon, who commanded in the province of Connaught, and who, with majorgeneral Trench, was in the town of Galway, * on receiving intelligence of the enemy's defcent, relolved on marching towards the counties of Mayo and Sligo Vv^ith whatever trqops he could collect ; but, from the flender force under his command, this could not be effefted without leaving the counties of Leitrim and Rofcommon, notorioufly difaffecled, liable to infurreclion, and the bridges on the upper part of the Shannon without protection. The troops, with which he moved towards Caif lebar, f were the Kerry militia from Galway, a detachment of the Frafer fencibles from Tuam, | the Kilkenny militia
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 91

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Castlebar, in 1798, was the destination Major-general Hutchinson aimed for when word reached him in Galway that the French had landed. He commanded in Connaught, and was in Galway with major-general Trench. On receiving intelligence of the enemy's descent, he resolved to march toward Mayo and Sligo with whatever troops he could collect. His force was slender. Marching toward Castlebar meant leaving Leitrim and Roscommon, notoriously disaffected, liable to insurrection, and the bridges on the upper Shannon without protection. The troops he moved toward Castlebar were the Kerry militia from Galway, a detachment of the Fraser fencibles from Tuam, and the Kilkenny militia.

James Maher fires on Newtownbarry cavalry at Tombrack

Tombrack · townland · Wexford · 1798

Shortly after the killings at Ballingale, John Horton saw James Maher fire at the Newtownbarry cavalry at Tombrack in County Wexford.

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5>owfe, and three men of the name of Ganford ; and that cxaminant faw the aforefaid William Beahan come into the room where the faid Francis Turner lay dead and flourifh a. fcythe blade, and faid " You lye there, my lad, in lavender, like Larry Ward's pig." Examinant further faith, that in a few hours after he faw the aforefaid James Maher fire at the Newtownbarry cavalry, at Tombrack, in faid county.
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 146

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Somewhere close to Tombrack, in 1798, a man named James Maher fired at the Newtownbarry cavalry. This was seen by John Horton, who had himself been witness to killings earlier that same day at Ballingale. Horton gave his account as sworn testimony. He said that only a few hours after those earlier events, he watched Maher take his shot at the cavalry here.

Manders sisters murdered near Athy

Athy · town · Kildare · 1798

Three Manders sisters were murdered near Athy during the rebellion.

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Mandersi three fifters, murdered near Athy, i. 345. Martin, father, 3 prieft, taken near Rathdrum, i. 390 — His confe/iion, i. 391.
Majfacrcy of the Albigenfes and Waldenfes, under the council of Lateran, i. 16 — And of the French proteftants on St. Bartholomew's day, i. 17 — A general one intended by the Irifh rebels, the firft lift confifted of 30,000 perfons, i 187 — Of thirty-fix proteftants near Gorey, after the battle of Vinegar-hill, ii. 10. — Of meffieurs ClifFe, Annefley and Elliot, at the Roar, i. 512 — On the bridge of Wexford, ii 16 — At Scullabogue, 1,525— On Vinegar-hill, from i. 443 to 462.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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Athy in Kildare. In 1798, during the rebellion, three Manders sisters were murdered near this town. The record gives only that fact and no more. Their names, the day it happened, who did it, and how, are not told. What survives is the bare note of the killing of three sisters, and the place where it occurred.

Massacre on the bridge of Wexford

Wexford · town · Wexford · 1798

A massacre took place on the bridge of Wexford town during the rebellion.

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Majfacrcy of the Albigenfes and Waldenfes, under the council of Lateran, i. 16 — And of the French proteftants on St. Bartholomew's day, i. 17 — A general one intended by the Irifh rebels, the firft lift confifted of 30,000 perfons, i 187 — Of thirty-fix proteftants near Gorey, after the battle of Vinegar-hill, ii. 10. — Of meffieurs ClifFe, Annefley and Elliot, at the Roar, i. 512 — On the bridge of Wexford, ii 16 — At Scullabogue, 1,525— On Vinegar-hill, from i. 443 to 462.
IifJafthe'v.'Sy major of the Downfhire regiment, his purfuit of father John Mufphy and his banditti, ii. 87.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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The town of Wexford saw a massacre on its bridge during the 1798 rebellion. The record names it among the massacres of that rising. It stands alongside thirty-six Protestants killed near Gorey after the battle of Vinegar Hill, and 1,525 killed at Scullabogue. The book gives no further detail of the bridge itself, only that the massacre is recorded there.

Militia private murdered at Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross · town · Monaghan · 1795

On 21 March 1795 a private of the Galway militia was murdered by three defenders at Carrickmacross.

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March twenty-firft at Carrickmacrofs, a private of thd Galway militia was murdered by three defenders.
March twenty-fifth, the houfe of Mr. Grattan of Bensfort, in the county of Meath, was attacked by a body of defenders, who broke into the hall, but were repulfed by him and his fervants. A fliort time before, in his abfence, they forcibly entered it, and carried off fome fire arms, plate, and other vaiuatle articles.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 137

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At Carrickmacross, on the 21st of March 1795, a private of the Galway militia was murdered by three defenders. That is all the record gives for this place: a soldier dead, and three men the book calls defenders, named to no further consequence.

Mr Vigors supplies cars to troops at Old Leighlin

Oldleighlin · parish · Carlow · 1798

At Old Leighlin the cavalry met Mr Vigors, a retired officer, who supplied them with cars to carry exhausted men and accompanied them to the scene of action, giving advice and assistance.

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They then returned to Moyad, with an intention of attacking the rebels next day; but the cavalry, who were fent out to reconnoitre, having brought intelligence that the rebels had retreated to the bridge of Old Leighlin, they again purfued them, but were difappointed in their defign of bringing them to aclion, as they had marched to Gore'sbridge. 7 he cavalry having proceeded to Old Leighlin,* captain Poole fent an exprefs to fir Charles Afgill of the enemy's motions, and of their irtention of attacking them the firft opportunity that offered. At Old Leighlin they met Mr. Vigors, an active and intelligent officer, who had retired from the fervice ; and he fupplied them with a number of cars to carry their men, as fome of them were overcome v/ith hunger and excefs of fatigue ; and he alfo accompanied them to the fcene of adion, giving them at the fam.e time his advice, and every affiftance in his powxr.
About twelve o'clock at night they arrived^ at Leighlin-bridge, and in two hours after recei^'Ok. au exprefs from fir Charles Afgill, defiring them to meet him at Gore's briJge, at five o'clock in the morning. They inftantly marched in purfuit of the rebels ; but foon after, major Mathews, having received intelligence that they had bent their courfe towards the mountains, changed his route for the purpofe of intercepting them ; and fent intelligence of his defign to fir Charles Afgill, by Mr. Moore, colledpr of Leighlin, who, with his brother, Mr. Pierce Moore, attended them, and to whof^ advice and afliftance major Mathews attributed their having intercepted and overtaken the enemy.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 56

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The road takes you through or near the parish of Oldleighlin. In 1798, this was the ground the cavalry crossed when they were hunting the rebels. They had come back to Moyad, meaning to attack the rebels the next day, but the cavalry sent out to reconnoitre brought word that the rebels had retreated to the bridge of Old Leighlin. They set off in pursuit, only to find the rebels had already marched on to Gore's Bridge. At Old Leighlin, Captain Poole sent an express to Sir Charles Asgill, telling him of the enemy's motions and their intention to attack at the first opportunity. There they met Mr Vigors, an active and intelligent officer who had retired from the service. He supplied them with a number of cars to carry their men, for some were overcome with hunger and excess of fatigue. He accompanied them to the scene of action, giving them his advice and every assistance in his power. About twelve o'clock at night they arrived at Leighlin Bridge, and within two hours received an express from Sir Charles Asgill, desiring them to meet him at Gore's Bridge at five o'clock in the morning. They marched instantly in pursuit of the rebels. Soon after, Major Mathews received intelligence that the rebels had bent their course towards the mountains. He changed his route to intercept them, and sent word of his design to Sir Charles Asgill by Mr Moore, collector of Leighlin, who with his brother Mr Pierce Moore attended them. Major Mathews attributed his having intercepted and overtaken the enemy to their advice and assistance.

Murder of Mr Harman in his house in Longford

Longford · town · Longford · 1796

Mr Harman, a member for the county of Longford, was murdered in his own house in January 1796.

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Hanlon, a confpiracy of the defenders to murder him, i. 171, 17a. Barman^ M,r. member of the county of Longford, murdered iij his houfe in January, 1796, i, 199.
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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Longford town. In January 1796, Mr Harman, a member for the county of Longford, was murdered in his own house here.

Murders at New Ross

New Ross · townland · Wexford · 1798

Mary Byron's god-father, mother, uncle, and husband were murdered at New Ross, and Jane Warren's husband was also murdered there, leaving her eldest son deranged from grief.

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1098 Mary Byron, her god-father, mother, uncle, and hufband, murdered at New Rofs.
1010 Jane Warren, her hufband murdered at New Rofs, her eldefl fon gone mad.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 154

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Somewhere close to New Ross, in 1798, Mary Byron lost her god-father, her mother, her uncle, and her husband, all murdered here. Jane Warren's husband was murdered here too. Her eldest son went mad from it.

Oaths administered to United Irishmen at Dungarvan

Dungarvan · townland · Waterford · 1797–1798

Several informants swore that Thomas Quealy and others administered secret oaths in the town of Dungarvan, binding men to be true to the French convention and to put traitors to death.

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Thomas Quealy fwore informant in the town of Dungarvan, an oath of fecrefy, to be true to the French convention, and to have a brotherly love for each other.
Morgan Fowlow of Dungarvan, fwore an information the fourth of January 1798, before jRoger Dalton, efquire, a magiftrate, that John Drifcol, and David Bohan, fwore him the lirft of November preceding, to love God and his brothers, to be true and faithful to the French and their convention, and to put all traitors to death.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 136

Rebel camp at mountain of Forth near Wexford

near Forth Mountain · mountain or mountain range · Wexford · 1798

Father John Murphy formed a rebel camp on the mountain of Forth near Wexford; a company of the Meath regiment was cut off nearby by the rebels.

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Forthy mountain of, near Wexford, a rebel camp formed the^c by father John Murphy, i. 470 — A defcription of it, ii. 444--' A company of the Mcath regiment cut olf near it by the r^^ bels, i. 47 i» 473»
F^uikes* gmiW^ battle ofj ii, 14,

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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Forth Mountain, near Wexford. In 1798, Father John Murphy formed a rebel camp on this mountain. A company of the Meath regiment was cut off near it by the rebels.

Rebel camp on the mountain of Forth

Forth · electoral division · Wexford · 1798

Before the evacuation of Wexford, its protestant inhabitants feared a sudden assault; a rebel camp was described as situated on the mountain of Forth on the thirtieth of May.

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A defcrlptton of the rehe! camp on the mountain of Forth y on the thirtieth of May.
PREVIOUS to the evacuation of Wexford, its protef* tajit inhxbirants, dreading that the fudden and furious aflault

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 176

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Before Wexford was evacuated in 1798, its Protestant inhabitants dreaded a sudden and furious assault. A rebel camp stood on the mountain of Forth on the thirtieth of May. You pass through this country now, where that camp once lay.

Rebellion in Mayo and Sligo led by Carmelites

Mayo · parish · Mayo · 1798

Rebellion broke out in Mayo and Sligo, led by Carmelites or Scapularians from the North; false oaths of allegiance were used to deceive magistrates, and Protestant clergy were persecuted there.

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Mayo and Sligo, the rebellion there, ii. 110 — The Carmelites or Scapularians from the North, the leaders of rebellion there, ji. Ill, 113 — Reports about Orangemen diffeminated there,
ii. 115, 1 18 — Oaths of allegiance taken there as well as in Wexford, to deceive the government and the magiftrates, ii. 119, 122, 123 — Perfecution of the proteftant clergy there, ii. 125, 126.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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This parish of Mayo saw rebellion in 1798. The rising was led by Carmelites, or Scapularians, from the North. Reports about Orangemen spread through the area. People took oaths of allegiance, as they did in Wexford, to deceive the government and the magistrates. Protestant clergy were persecuted.

Rebel retreat through Monaseed towards Vinegar Hill

Monaseed · townland · Wexford · 1798

Fearing to be cut off from their favoured position at Vinegar-hill, the rebels retreated through Moneyseed and by Gorey rather than seizing the strategically important post of Rathdrum.

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On the nineteenth of Jime, major-general fir James DuS joined tlicarmy with his brigade from Newtown-barry, * and general Needham was moving on the road from Arklow to Gorey. f The troops at Carnew were under arms. A general attack was inftanc Ij to have ttaken place, and from the number of our troops^ and the excellent difpofition made by general Lake, there could not be a doubt of its fuccefsful iflue.; but at day-break it was difcovered that the enemy had .fied, l^earing to be cut off from their favourite pofition z.t Yinegar-hill, they retreated through Moneyfeed and by Gorey.o Jnflead -of taking this ftep, had they puflied forward with thg^t celerity with which their movements were ufually made, in confequence of having but little baggage or equipment to tranfport, they might have feized on the importan^poft .of Rathdrum, the key to the city of Dublin, from v/hich they would have derived infinitely more advantage than from their retreat to cover Wexford and Ennifcorthy, becaufe our army muft have purfued them ; and then the excellent and wxll-digefled plaii, formed by general Lake for fvirrounding them, v/ould probably have been defeated.
I have already defcribed this in the orders ilTued by him ; and they were exadly fulfilled by the refpeftive general officers to whom they v/ere direded, except by generals Needham and Moore, v/ho were prevented by unforefeen and fortuitous circuniftau« ces, which I fhall hereafter explain.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 4

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Somewhere close to Monaseed, rebels of 1798 passed through in retreat. On the 19th of June, Major-General Sir James Duff joined the army with his brigade from Newtown-barry, and General Needham was moving on the road from Arklow to Gorey. The troops at Carnew were under arms. A general attack was about to take place, and from the number of troops and the excellent disposition made by General Lake, there could be no doubt of its success. But at daybreak it was discovered that the rebels had fled. Fearing to be cut off from their favourite position at Vinegar Hill, they retreated through Monaseed and by Gorey. Instead of taking this step, had they pushed forward with the celerity with which their movements were usually made, in consequence of having but little baggage or equipment to transport, they might have seized on the important post of Rathdrum, described as "the key to the city of Dublin." From that they would have derived infinitely more advantage than from their retreat to cover Wexford and Enniscorthy, because the army must have pursued them, and then the excellent plan formed by General Lake for surrounding them would probably have been defeated.

Rebels under Father Murphy seen above Doonane

Doonane · townland · Laois · 1798

On arriving at Moyad, troops saw the rebels under father Murphy in great force on the high grounds above Doonane, prompting a decision to retire and attack the next morning.

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As foon as they arrived at Moyad, they faw the rebels under father Murphy in great force, on the high grounds above Doonane, As it was late in the day, they refolved on retiring to Timahoe, and to attack them early next morning. Soon after they received an exprefs from fir Charles Afgill, defiring them to return to Maryborough ; but they anfwered, by propofing to him to att^ick the rebels next morning on the Doonane fide, and that they would attack them on the road from Timahoe in the oppofite direction : Sir Charles anfwered them next morning, ?it feven o'clock, by faying that his troops were too much fatigued to co-operate with them, but that they might engage the rebels, fliould circumftances prove favourable for that purpofe.
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 55

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Somewhere around here, in 1798, troops arriving at Moyad saw the rebels under Father Murphy in great force on the high grounds above Doonane. It was late in the day, so they resolved to retire to Timahoe and attack early the next morning. Soon after, they received an express from Sir Charles Asgill desiring them to return to Maryborough. They answered by proposing that he attack the rebels next morning on the Doonane side, while they would attack from Timahoe in the opposite direction. Sir Charles answered them the next morning at 7 o'clock, saying his troops were too much fatigued to co-operate, but that they might engage the rebels should circumstances prove favourable for that purpose.

Rev. Warwick of Kircubbin hanged for role in 1798 rebellion

Kircubbin · townland · Down · 1798

A dissenting minister named Warwick, resident at Kercubben (Kircubbin), County Down, was implicated in the 1798 rebellion and hanged.

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Warwick, Kercubben, Hanged.
Simpfon, Newtownards, Tranfported.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 132

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Somewhere around here, a dissenting minister named Warwick lived. In 1798 he was implicated in the rebellion, and hanged.

Two more soldiers massacred on route to Castlecomer

Castlecomer · town · Kilkenny · 1798

As the rebels progressed toward Castlecomer, they massacred two more of the Wexford soldiers held as prisoners.

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The rebels, in their progrefs to Cafllecomer, * maflacred two more of the Wexford foldiers.
The prifoners declared, that they received the moil favage treatment from this band of traitors. Half-familhed, and overcome with fatigue, they were hurried on precipitately without reft, -^except when their priefts Hopped for a few minutes to fay mafs ; which they frequently did, for the purpofe of kindling fanaticifm in them, as thei^ courage emanated from no other fource, and as it never failed to animate them, even when overcome with the v/ant of food and ileep.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 46

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In 1798, as rebels made their way toward Castlecomer, they massacred two more of the Wexford soldiers they held as prisoners. The prisoners said they received the most savage treatment from this band. Half-famished and overcome with fatigue, they were hurried on without rest, except when their priests stopped for a few minutes to say mass. The priests did this frequently, to kindle fanaticism in them. Their courage came from no other source, and it never failed to animate them, even when they lacked food and sleep.

Bribery attempt to administer defenders' oath at Killenaule

Killenaule · town · Tipperary · 1798

Richard Murphy of Killenaule swore that while in the house of Pierce St. John, William Ryan offered him a watch if he would take the defenders' oath.

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Richard Murphy, of Killenaule, in faid county, fwore ;an information before Oliver Latham, efquire, a magiftrate thereof, dated the twenty-fecond of February, 1798, that being in the houfe of Pierce St. John, he was addrelTed by William Ryan, who, in the courfe of converfation, offered him a watch if he would take the defenders oath.
Michael Hogan, of Newport, fwore before William Anderfon, a magiftrate, dated the twelfth of March, 1798, that, on the firtt of faid month, he was invited by Daniel Reddy, into his houfe to drink, and in the courfe of converfation, he offered him fifty guineas if he would murder Robert Lloyd, and Francis Quinn, efquires *, and informed him, that, in the courfe of a few nights, the united men would put Mr. Waller, of Callle Waller, and Mr. Anderfon, of Foxhall, to death ; and he fliewed him the plan of a pike, according to which he was to get fifty m.ade by a blackfrnith.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 137

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The town of Killenaule in Tipperary was where Richard Murphy lived. On the 22nd of February, 1798, Murphy swore an information before Oliver Latham, a magistrate there. He said that while in the house of Pierce St. John, William Ryan spoke to him, and in the course of conversation, offered him a watch if he would take the defenders' oath. The same records tell of Michael Hogan of Newport, who swore before William Anderson, a magistrate, on the 12th of March, 1798. Hogan said that on the 1st of that month, Daniel Reddy invited him into his house to drink, and offered him 50 guineas if he would murder Robert Lloyd and Francis Quinn. Reddy told him that within a few nights the united men would put Mr. Waller of Castle Waller and Mr. Anderson of Foxhall to death. He showed Hogan the plan of a pike, to have 50 made by a blacksmith.

Charter schools established near Dublin at Santry and Clontarf

Clontarf · parish · Dublin · 1733–1802

Besides thirty-seven charter schools erected throughout the kingdom to instruct and apprentice poor popish children, additional schools were established at Santry and Clontarf, both near Dublin.

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By donations ana benefactions from individuals, and by parliamentary grants, the fociety have been able to eredt thirty-feven fchools in different parts of the kingdom^ which are capable of containing 1775 children, who are fed, clothed, and educated in them, till they are fit to be apprenticed out, and then they are bound to proteftants, who receive a fee of five pounds with them ; befides thefe thirty-feven fchools^ there is one at Santry, and another at Clontarf, both near Dublin. They apprentice annually out of the former thirty-five children, and one hundred out of the latter.
The children mull be of popifli parents, and none can bo ^^dmitted into the fchools under the age of ten years. Vol. II. Mm ' Th?.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 182

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Clontarf was the site of one of the charter schools established near Dublin. By donations and parliamentary grants, the society erected thirty-seven schools across the kingdom capable of holding 1775 children, who were fed, clothed, and educated until fit to be apprenticed. They were then bound to Protestants, who received a fee of five pounds with each child. Besides those thirty-seven, there was one at Santry and another in this parish. The school at Santry apprenticed out thirty-five children annually, and the one in this parish apprenticed out one hundred. The children had to be of "popish parents," and none could be admitted under the age of ten.

Ferns taken, seat of bishop

Ferns · townland · Wexford · 1798

The rebel forces took another town, described as the seat of a bishop, understood to refer to Ferns, on the same day they took Camolin.

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The fame day a part of the army, to the amount of one hundred and four of infantry and two troops of cavalry, attacked the republick on Oulart-hili, when the military were repulfed with the lofs of one hundred and twelve men, and the republick four killed ; and then went to a hill called Corrigrua, where the republick encamped that night, and from thence went to a towm called Camolin, which was taken without reliilance, and the fame day took another towm and fate of a bifliop. * At three in the afternoon, the fame dav, they laid fiege to Ennifcorthy, v. hen they were oppoled bv an army of feven hundred men, then thev were forced to fet both ends of the town on fire, and then took the town in the fpace of one hour, and then encamped on
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Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 143

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Somewhere around here, in 1798, rebel forces took a town that was the seat of a bishop, understood to be Ferns. It happened on the same day they took Camolin, which fell without resistance. The account tells of a force of 104 infantry and two troops of cavalry attacking the republic on Oulart Hill, where the military were repulsed with the loss of 112 men, the republic losing four killed. The republic then went to a hill called Corrigrua, where they encamped that night, and from there went to Camolin, which was taken without resistance. The same day, they took another town, described as the seat of a bishop. Later that same day, at three in the afternoon, they laid siege to Enniscorthy.

Fighting reported near Ballina and king's troops approaching Killala

Ballina · townland · Mayo · 1798

On the morning of 21 September a report of cannon and small arms was heard towards Ballina, and intelligence was received that the king's troops were within four miles of Killala.

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Alarming accounts were received that the rebels. In fpite of the French,* would enter and plunder the town ; and, had they done fo, there is not a doubt but that they would have mafl'acred every protefhant. To encourage them in their fanguinary defigns, which they had conftantly manifefled, a prieft, of the name of IM'Donnell, rode into the town on the twenty-firft of September, and announced that the Orangemen w^re maffacring the Roman catholicks in all the adjacent country. On the morning of that day a report of cannon and fmall arms was heard towards Ballina, and fome time after intelligence was received that the king's troops were within four miles of the town.
True, the French officer, and Flenry O'Keon, arrived from Ballina, where the former had been commandant, and where he had a narrow efcape of being taken prifoner by one of our officers. He abufed, in the grolTefl manner, his alHes, the Irifli, for having fled at Croffinalina, v.ithout llriking a ftroke.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 109

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Somewhere near here, on the morning of 21 September 1798, the sound of cannon and small arms was heard towards Ballina. Alarming accounts had been received that rebels, in spite of the French, would enter and plunder the town, and there was no doubt they would have massacred every Protestant. To encourage them in their sanguinary designs, a priest named McDonnell rode into the town on that day and announced that the Orangemen were massacring Roman Catholics in all the adjacent country. Some time after the firing was heard, intelligence arrived that the king's troops were within four miles of the town. The French officer and Henry O'Keon arrived from Ballina, where the French officer had been commandant and had narrowly escaped being taken prisoner by one of our officers. He abused his allies, the Irish, in the grossest manner, for having fled at Crossnalina without striking a blow.

Garristown vicar and parishioners flee rebels

Garristown · street · Dublin · 1798

Rector Hector Monroe of the Vicarage of Garristown was forced to flee to save his life, and all his Protestant parishioners were similarly obliged to abandon their houses.

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2 Vicarage of Garrctftown : Hedior Monroe, vicar, was obliged to fly to fave his life ; and all his proteflant parifliioners were obliged to abandon their houfes for the fame purpofe.
3 Parifli of Clcnmethan : Lord Strangford, re£lor, Galbraith Fenron, curate, mou of the proteflant parifliioners obliged to fly.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 141

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The Vicarage of Garristown. In 1798, Hector Monroe, the vicar, was obliged to flee to save his life. All his Protestant parishioners were obliged to abandon their houses for the same purpose.

Guards sent to Mullingar and Kilbeggan to protect the capital

Mullingar · town · Westmeath · 1798

As a further security for Dublin, Cornwallis ordered the brigade of guards to Mullingar and Kilbeggan, positioning them to defeat any French approach on the capital while also overawing the disaffected who meditated insurrection there.

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As a farther fecurity for the capital, he ordered the biigade of guards to Mullingar * and Kiibeggan, where they muil have ultimately defeated the enemy's deiign of approaching it ; and at the fame time they were at a convenient diitance from the metropolis to awe the difaiiecbed who meditated an infurrection there.
The firft day general Lake arrived at Ballinlough ; the fecond at Ballyhadirreen. f Thence he proceeded with thefe corp^, united, to Baliahy, through which, he was informed, the French had palfed the preceding evening, about feven o'clock, more than fourteen hours before him.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 105

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In 1798, Mullingar became part of a plan to protect Dublin. Cornwallis ordered the brigade of guards here and to Kilbeggan. The thinking was plain. These troops would stop any French force approaching the capital, and at the same time they were close enough to Dublin to overawe those who meditated insurrection there. The guards were positioned to defeat the enemy's design before it could reach the metropolis.

Massacre of Cliffe, Annesley and Elliot at the Ross

New Ross · townland · Wexford · 1798

Messieurs Cliffe, Annesley and Elliot were massacred at the Ross during the rebellion.

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Majfacrcy of the Albigenfes and Waldenfes, under the council of Lateran, i. 16 — And of the French proteftants on St. Bartholomew's day, i. 17 — A general one intended by the Irifh rebels, the firft lift confifted of 30,000 perfons, i 187 — Of thirty-fix proteftants near Gorey, after the battle of Vinegar-hill, ii. 10. — Of meffieurs ClifFe, Annefley and Elliot, at the Roar, i. 512 — On the bridge of Wexford, ii 16 — At Scullabogue, 1,525— On Vinegar-hill, from i. 443 to 462.
IifJafthe'v.'Sy major of the Downfhire regiment, his purfuit of father John Mufphy and his banditti, ii. 87.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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Somewhere close to New Ross, in 1798, three men were killed during the rebellion. Their names were Cliffe, Annesley, and Elliot. The record calls them messieurs, and lists their deaths among the massacres of that year. The source names the place as the Ross. Beyond their names and their fate, nothing more is given of who they were or how they died.

Murder of Reverend Mr Hamilton in Donegal

Donegal · town · Donegal · 1797

The reverend Mr Hamilton was murdered in the county of Donegal in 1797.

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Hamilton, reverend Mr. murdered in the county of Donegal in ! 797, j. ao3.
Hanlon, a confpiracy of the defenders to murder him, i. 171, 17a. Barman^ M,r. member of the county of Longford, murdered iij his houfe in January, 1796, i, 199.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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Donegal, the town. In 1797, the reverend Mr Hamilton was murdered in the county of Donegal. There had been a conspiracy of the Defenders to murder him.

Murder of Reverend Mr Heyden

Wexford · town · Wexford · 1798

The reverend Mr Heyden was murdered, and his wife Catherine gave an affidavit regarding the killing of her husband.

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i^eyden^ the reverend Mr. his murder, i. 450. — Catherine, her affidavit of the murder of her hufband, ii. 346.
BilU dodtor, and his brother, taken prifoncrs -by Kearns, the prieft, and others, i. 535.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 195

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As you pass through Wexford, this town holds a grim trace from 1798. The reverend Mr Heyden was murdered here. His wife Catherine gave an affidavit about the killing of her husband.

Piking of protestants at Tinahely

Tinahely · town · Wicklow · 1798

George Driver, William Rice and Annesley Green of Tinahely, parish of Kilcommen, all protestants, were piked on the same day as other killings.

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Taken from Coqlkenno town the fame day and piked, in cold blood, George Davifon, Jofeph and William Halfpenny, Thomas Charlton, and alfo William Mires of Crownalay. The fame day William Watters and John Reftly of Coolatin, parifh of Carnew, were piked. The fame day George Driver, William Rice and Annefley Green of Tinahely, parifh of Kilccmen, w^ere piked ; all proteflants.
The fame day, James Smith, and John Waters of Crofs Patrick, were piked.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 139

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In 1798, in the town of Tinahely, parish of Kilcommen, George Driver, William Rice and Annesley Green, all Protestants, were piked. They were killed on the same day as others across the surrounding country: George Davison, Joseph and William Halfpenny, Thomas Charlton and William Mires; William Watters and John Restly of Coolatin; and James Smith and John Waters of Cross Patrick.

Priests Byrne and Shallow active at Carrickbyrne camp

Carrickbyrne · electoral division · Wexford · 1798

Charles Reilly deposed that he saw fathers Byrne and Shallow active and busy in promoting the rebellion at the rebel camp at Carrickbyrne.

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Charles Reiily depofed, that he faw fathers Byrne and Shallow, at the camp at Carrickbyrne, a6live and bufy in promoting the rebellion. Dated fifth of July, 1 798.
Jofeph Kelly, a proteftant, depofed, the fifth of July, 1798, that he was baptized by Bernard Downes, a priell, along with many more ; as he heard and believes, that every proteftant was to be put to death. He alfo de^bfcdy tlrat brakes of furze were fet on fire by the rebels, in expectation of finding proteftants hid in them.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 164

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Carrickbyrne is a place the road passes through or near. In 1798 it held a rebel camp. Charles Reilly deposed that he saw Fathers Byrne and Shallow there, active and busy in promoting the rebellion. He gave his statement on the 5th of July, 1798. Joseph Kelly, a Protestant, deposed the same day that he was baptized by Bernard Downes, a priest, along with many others. He said brakes of furze were set on fire by the rebels, expecting to find Protestants hidden in them.

Rebels retreat to the bridge of Old Leighlin

Oldleighlin · parish · Carlow · 1798

Cavalry sent to reconnoitre brought intelligence that the rebels had retreated to the bridge of Old Leighlin, prompting further pursuit by government troops.

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They then returned to Moyad, with an intention of attacking the rebels next day; but the cavalry, who were fent out to reconnoitre, having brought intelligence that the rebels had retreated to the bridge of Old Leighlin, they again purfued them, but were difappointed in their defign of bringing them to aclion, as they had marched to Gore'sbridge. 7 he cavalry having proceeded to Old Leighlin,* captain Poole fent an exprefs to fir Charles Afgill of the enemy's motions, and of their irtention of attacking them the firft opportunity that offered. At Old Leighlin they met Mr. Vigors, an active and intelligent officer, who had retired from the fervice ; and he fupplied them with a number of cars to carry their men, as fome of them were overcome v/ith hunger and excefs of fatigue ; and he alfo accompanied them to the fcene of adion, giving them at the fam.e time his advice, and every affiftance in his powxr.
About twelve o'clock at night they arrived^ at Leighlin-bridge, and in two hours after recei^'Ok. au exprefs from fir Charles Afgill, defiring them to meet him at Gore's briJge, at five o'clock in the morning. They inftantly marched in purfuit of the rebels ; but foon after, major Mathews, having received intelligence that they had bent their courfe towards the mountains, changed his route for the purpofe of intercepting them ; and fent intelligence of his defign to fir Charles Afgill, by Mr. Moore, colledpr of Leighlin, who, with his brother, Mr. Pierce Moore, attended them, and to whof^ advice and afliftance major Mathews attributed their having intercepted and overtaken the enemy.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 56

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In 1798, government troops returned to Moyad, intending to attack the rebels the following day. But cavalry sent out to reconnoitre brought intelligence that the rebels had retreated to the bridge of Old Leighlin, in this parish. The troops pursued them, but were disappointed in their design of bringing them to action, as the rebels had marched on to Gore's bridge. The cavalry proceeded to Old Leighlin, where Captain Poole sent an express to Sir Charles Asgill with news of the enemy's motions and their intention of attacking at the first opportunity. At Old Leighlin they met Mr. Vigors, an active and intelligent officer who had retired from the service. He supplied them with a number of cars to carry their men, as some were overcome with hunger and excess of fatigue. He also accompanied them to the scene of action, giving them his advice and every assistance in his power. About twelve o'clock at night they arrived at Leighlin-bridge, and two hours later received an express from Sir Charles Asgill, desiring them to meet him at Gore's bridge at five o'clock in the morning. They instantly marched in pursuit of the rebels. But soon after, Major Mathews, having received intelligence that the rebels had bent their course towards the mountains, changed his route to intercept them. He sent intelligence of his design to Sir Charles Asgill by Mr. Moore, collector of Leighlin, who with his brother Mr. Pierce Moore attended them. Major Mathews attributed their having intercepted and overtaken the enemy to their advice and assistance.

Anti-protestant tract printed in Bridge-street, Dublin

Bridge Street · street · Dublin

A pamphlet entitled 'Fifty Reasons why the holy Roman catholick religion ought to be preferred' was printed by Wogan and Cross in Bridge-street and annually disseminated among the lower classes by priests, filled with invectives against the established religion.

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One of them, entitled, " Fifty Reafons, why the holy Roman catholick religion ought to be preferred to all the feds in Chriftendom,'^ is printed by Wogan and Crofs in Bridge-ftreet ; and it is annually dilfeminared among the lower clafs of people by their prieils. Every page of this wretched volume of fiction is replete \^ith falfehood and bitter invectives agair.ft the eflabli(hed religion, and cannot fail of maliiiig the lower clafs of people rebels to a protectant ftate. I give the following extracts from it :
" Proteflants

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 118

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Printed by Wogan and Cross in Bridge-street, Dublin, a pamphlet entitled "Fifty Reasons why the holy Roman catholick religion ought to be preferred to all the sects in Christendom" was annually disseminated among the lower class of people by their priests. Every page of this wretched volume of fiction is replete with falsehood and bitter invectives against the established religion, and cannot fail of making the lower class of people rebels to a Protestant state.

City of Limerick militia ordered from Athlone to Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon · town · Leitrim · 1798

Brigadier-general Barnet ordered the city of Limerick regiment of militia to march from Athlone to Carrick-on-Shannon in response to the crisis.

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Brigadier-general Barnet ordered the city of Limerick regiment of militia to march from Athlone f to Carrick-on-Shannon. §
In the mean time reports were received from general Dundas, who commanded in the county of Kiidare, that there were ftrong apprehenfions that a general infurredion would take place there, as notices had been circulated by the difaffecled, inciting the people to rife ; and, as many of the inhabitants had left their houfes, he was under 'the fieceiTity of detaining part of the reinforcements intended for Connaught.

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 91

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Carrick-on-Shannon, in 1798, was where Brigadier-general Barnet sent the City of Limerick regiment of militia, ordering them to march from Athlone to this town. But reports came from General Dundas, commanding in Kildare, of strong apprehensions that a general insurrection would break out there. Notices had been circulated by the disaffected, inciting people to rise. Many inhabitants had left their houses. Dundas found it necessary to detain part of the reinforcements intended for Connaught.

Colonel Walpole's defeat near Gorey

Gorey · town · Wexford · 1798

Colonel Walpole and General Loftus made movements towards Gorey, resulting in Walpole's defeat and its consequences.

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IValpole, colonel, the movements cf him and general Loftus tov/ai-ds Gorey, i, 490, 491 — Hit defeat and the confcqucace* cf it, i. 494, 495.
IVal/hi Niciiolas, a rebel, his tr^al for murder on Vinegar-hill-, ii. 387-

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 196

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Near Gorey, in 1798, Colonel Walpole and General Loftus moved towards this town. Walpole was defeated, and the consequences of that defeat followed.

Continued disturbances in Limerick after the rebellion

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1798–1800

For two years after the rebellion was said to be put down, the county of Limerick continued to be disturbed and disgraced by nocturnal robbery and assassination.

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Some weak men and fhallow politicians have faid, that the publication of this work would tend to revive animofitie*, which every perfon fhould wifti to compofe. The folly and futility of this obfervation will be eafily expofed, by fhewing that the malignant fpirit which occafioned the rebellion has never ceafed,- though the royal mercy has been ex-r tended to a moft dangerous excefs, with the hope and for the purpofe of laying it, and conciliating the difafFe£led. For two years after the rebellion was faid to be put down, the county of Limerick continued to be difturbed and difgraced by no£lurnal robbery and afTaftination ; and fuch was the ftate of the county of Wicklow, where the moft material and deftru£tivc outrages againft the perfons and property of the loyalifts were perpetrated after it was faid to be fupprefted.
The reader will fee in Appendix XV. of this work, fomc fpecimens of the licentious and defolating fpirit which prevailed in the county of Kildars in the years 1799 and i8co;

Internet Archive memoirsofdiffere02musg, Chapter 182

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Limerick is a city the road passes through. After the rebellion of 1798 was said to be put down, the story did not end here. For two years, the county of Limerick continued to be disturbed and disgraced by nocturnal robbery and assassination. The author of the record wrote that the malignant spirit which occasioned the rebellion had never ceased, though royal mercy had been extended to what he called a most dangerous excess, in the hope of laying that spirit and conciliating the disaffected. The same writer noted that Wicklow suffered in like manner, with the most material and destructive outrages against the persons and property of the loyalists perpetrated after it was said to be suppressed, and that a licentious and desolating spirit prevailed in Kildare in the years 1799 and 1800.

Memoirs of the different rebellions in Ireland, from the arrival of the English : also, a particular detail of that which broke out the XXIIId of May, MDCCXCVIII : with the history of the conspiracy which preceded it (vol. 2)

The stories, best first

Rebels retreat to mountains of Ballynamore

Devastation and killings around Limerick Hill and Gorey

Gorey plundered by rebels after defeat of Walpole

Killing of protestants at the church in Castlebridge (Ardcolm union)

Attack on Doonane barrack and yeomanry response

Battle of Ballyellis casualties

Bohan's role linking Carrick-on-Suir conspirators to Waterford

Burning of Mr. Read's house near Old Castle

Cornwallis dispatches Lake to Galway, arrives Philipstown

Curate John Redmond of Clogh hanged as a noted rebel

French cross the Shannon at Ballintra and try to destroy the bridge

General Needham's delayed march to Oulart and Solsborough

Murder of gentlemen at 'the Roar' near Ross

Popish seminary endowed at Maynooth, later attacked

Rebel dispositions at Tintern

Rebels fire on retreating loyalists toward Coolgreany

Wicklow magistrates proclaim county in state of disturbance

Assassinations at Arraglin blamed on 'nest of traitors'

Bateman brothers forced into rebellion, killed by king's troops

Bishop Hussey's Pastoral Letter Published at Waterford Assizes

Blessington church damaged by rebels

Camolin taken without resistance

Captain Mc.Manus sent to negotiate terms via Oulart and Enniscorthy

Carrickbyrne camp headquarters and general orders of Harvey

Doctor Caulfield reproves priest of Taghmon over unauthorized absolution

Father Corrin Christens Child at Clonard

General Johnson's costly assault up Vinegar Hill

General Lake encamps at Ballintogher

Government troop movements to Castlebar via Galway

James Maher fires on Newtownbarry cavalry at Tombrack

Manders sisters murdered near Athy

Massacre on the bridge of Wexford

Militia private murdered at Carrickmacross

Mr Vigors supplies cars to troops at Old Leighlin

Murder of Mr Harman in his house in Longford

Murders at New Ross

Oaths administered to United Irishmen at Dungarvan

Rebel camp at mountain of Forth near Wexford

Rebel camp on the mountain of Forth

Rebellion in Mayo and Sligo led by Carmelites

Rebel retreat through Monaseed towards Vinegar Hill

Rebels under Father Murphy seen above Doonane

Rev. Warwick of Kircubbin hanged for role in 1798 rebellion

Two more soldiers massacred on route to Castlecomer

Bribery attempt to administer defenders' oath at Killenaule

Charter schools established near Dublin at Santry and Clontarf

Ferns taken, seat of bishop

Fighting reported near Ballina and king's troops approaching Killala

Garristown vicar and parishioners flee rebels

Guards sent to Mullingar and Kilbeggan to protect the capital

Massacre of Cliffe, Annesley and Elliot at the Ross

Murder of Reverend Mr Hamilton in Donegal

Murder of Reverend Mr Heyden

Piking of protestants at Tinahely

Priests Byrne and Shallow active at Carrickbyrne camp

Rebels retreat to the bridge of Old Leighlin

Anti-protestant tract printed in Bridge-street, Dublin

City of Limerick militia ordered from Athlone to Carrick-on-Shannon

Colonel Walpole's defeat near Gorey

Continued disturbances in Limerick after the rebellion