Wexford Rebellion

The Wexford Rebellion was a rebellion of Irish people against English rule in Ireland. It was the most successful of several uprisings which happened in the year 1798. In the Wexford Rebellon, the Society of United Irishmen rose against English rule.

Wexford Croppie Pikemen
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Society of United Irishmen
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LocationN25 road to New Ross
DesignerÉamonn O'Doherty
MaterialBronze
Completion date1998
Dedicated to1798 Rising

It started in County Wexford, and lasted from m 27 May until about 21 June of that year. The Wexford Rebellion was very successful, even though the government did not see County Wexford as an immediate thret. During the rebellon, there were spontaneous risings that occurred both before and after the significant rebel victories in Oulart, Enniscorthy, and Wexford town.