Wexford Rebellion
1798 Irish rebellion against British rule
The Wexford Rebellion was a rebellion of Irish people against English rule in Ireland. It was the most successful of several uprisings which happened in the year 1798. In the Wexford Rebellon, the Society of United Irishmen rose against English rule.
Wexford Croppie Pikemen | |
 Society of United Irishmen | |
| Location | N25 road to New Ross |
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| Designer | Éamonn O'Doherty |
| Material | Bronze |
| Completion date | 1998 |
| Dedicated to | 1798 Rising |
It started in County Wexford, and lasted from m 27 May until about 21 June of that year. The Wexford Rebellion was very successful, even though the government did not see County Wexford as an immediate thret. During the rebellon, there were spontaneous risings that occurred both before and after the significant rebel victories in Oulart, Enniscorthy, and Wexford town.