Battle of Tubberneering facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Tubberneering
Part of the United Irishmen Rebellion
Date 4 June 1798 Location Toberanierin, County Wexford 52°38′N 6°21′W / 52.633°N 6.350°W / 52.633; -6.350 Result Irish victory
Belligerents
United Irishmen	Kingdom of Great Britain  Kingdom of Ireland
Commanders and leaders
Fr. John Murphy	Lieutenant-Colonel Walpole  †
Strength
?	400
Casualties and losses
?	100 killed

The Battle of Tubberneering was an important fight during the Wexford Rebellion in Ireland. It happened on June 4, 1798. This battle took place near Gorey in County Wexford. In this fight, Irish rebels successfully ambushed and defeated British forces.

What Happened at Tubberneering?

The battle was a surprise attack by the United Irishmen rebels. They targeted a British force of about 400 soldiers. These soldiers were led by Lieutenant-Colonel Walpole. The British group included regular cavalry soldiers and local militia.

The rebels waited in a narrow pass, which is a tight valley or path. When the British soldiers entered this area, the rebels attacked them. This surprise attack caught the British off guard.

The Ambush and Its Outcome

During the ambush, Lieutenant-Colonel Walpole was killed. About 100 other British soldiers also died. The remaining British soldiers were forced to run away. They even threw away their weapons and uniforms to escape faster.

Some of the regular cavalry tried to fight back. However, the narrow pass was a very bad place for horses and cavalry attacks. So, they also had to retreat.

After the Battle

The rebels won a big victory at Tubberneering. They managed to capture three valuable cannons. These cannons were later used by the rebels in another battle. This was against British troops at the battle of Arklow.

However, the rebels were not able to capture Arklow. The day after Tubberneering, the United Irishmen also tried to take New Ross. This town was in the south of County Wexford. But they were pushed back and suffered many losses there.