Battle of Castlebar

August 27, 1798 · Castlebar

Result Franco-United Irishmen victory

A French force under General Humbert and Irish rebels routed British troops at Castlebar during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The British flight became known as the Races of Castlebar.

United Irishmen and France

Crown forces

Strength and losses

Strength
1,100c. 1,100
Casualties
c. 200
Strength
c. 5,000
Casualties
c. 1,200
Captured
c. 800
Guns lost
c. 10