1798 Rebellion

Causes of The 1798 Rebellion

Laws discriminated against Catholics and Presbyterians

Poverty in The countryside

Influence of the American and French revolution

Laws discrimated against Catholics and Presbyterians

Couldnt own land

couldnt become a member of the parliament

couldnt vote

What year did the french soldiers arrive at bantry bay?

1796

Who was the french army commanded by?

General Lazare Hoche and organised by Wolfe Tone.

Why couldnt they land at bantry bay?

Storms prevented them from landing

Where was Ireland’s first victory?

In Boolavogue, Wexford. Fr. John Murphy. Soon defeated by British Forces.

What did the rebels do at Scullabogue?

Rebels burned 200 Protestants in a barn. 93 and Wexford Bridge. (Secterian Violence)

What happened at Vinegar Hill?

Rebellion led by Bagenal Harvey. Lasted for 3 weeks. Defeated by General Lake.

Who led the fighting in Antrim?

Henry Joy Mcracken. Were defeated easily.

Who led the French Fleet in the August Rebellion and where did they land.

General Humbert and they landed in Killala in Co. Mayo

Where was Irelands small victory

Castlebar. However, defeated again by General Lake

What happened in October

Wolfe Tone was captured from a french ship in donegal.

Later died by commiting suicide in prison.

What were the consequences for the 1798 Rebellion

Death and Destruction

Change in Union Flag, Closed the Irish parliament

Conflict between Catholics and Protestants.no one trusted each other