The Robert Emmet Rebellion 1803

#OnThisDay 1803 Robert Emmet’s rebellion broke out in Dublin. A well planned idea but was hampered by lack of arms, communication & support from outside Dublin meant that rebellion was more of a riot confined to Thomas St. A dragoon & Chief Justice were killed.

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