#OnThisDay 1798 United Irishmen take the town of Enniscorthy driving the 300+strong garrison back to Wexford. Rebels lose roughly 500, the British forces about 100. Many residents flee also as hundreds of houses are set alight during the attack.

#OnThisDay 1798 United Irishmen take the town of Enniscorthy driving the 300+strong garrison back to Wexford. Rebels lose roughly 500, the British forces about 100. Many residents flee also as hundreds of houses are set alight during the attack.
