Battle of Collooney 1798
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 September 1798 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1798 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Ireland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Irish Rebellion of 1798 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 54.1917, -8.4932 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Collooney, also called the Battle of Carricknagat, refers to a battle which occurred on 5 September during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 when a combined force of French troops and Irish rebels defeated a force of British troops outside of Collooney near Sligo Town.
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