Battle of Vinegar Hill

June 21, 1798 · Wexford

Result British victory

British troops under General Gerard Lake attacked the main camp of the United Irishmen at Vinegar Hill near Enniscorthy, County Wexford. The rebels were defeated, and the Wexford rebellion soon collapsed.

Crown forces

Society of United Irishmen

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 13,000
Casualties
c. 100