Battle of New Ross (1798)

June 5, 1798 · New Ross

Result British victory

United Irishmen rebels attacked the British-held town of New Ross in County Wexford. The garrison drove them off with heavy losses, which ended the rebel advance west.

Crown forces

Society of United Irishmen

Strength and losses

Strength
2,000c. 10,000
Casualties
c. 230c. 1,500
Strength
12,000
Casualties
3,000
Guns lost
18