#OnThisDay 1798 United Irishmen take the loyalist town of Enniscorthy, Wexford driving the 300+ strong garrison back to Wexford town. Rebels lose roughly 500, the British forces about 100. Many residents flee also as hundreds of houses are set alight during the attack. Enniscorthy provides a base camp for Vinegar Hill.
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Hi,
I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now.
I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in.
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