Battle of Saintfield
The Battle of Saintfield was a short but bloody clash in County Down, Northern Ireland. The battle was the first major conflict of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in Down. The battle took place on Saturday, 9 June 1798.
| Battle of Saintfield | |||||||
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| Part of the Irish Rebellion | |||||||
Plaque commemorating the battle. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United Irishmen | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Richard Frazer McKinstry (KIA) | Colonel Hon. Granville Anson Chetwynd-Stapylton | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,000 at least | 350, two six-pounder guns | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 30–40 killed |
58 killed ~10 captured | ||||||
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