Battle of Arklow -9th June 1798

Arklow Battlefield, View One

Figures from Steve's collection

Arklow Battlefield, View Two

Figures from Steve's collection

The Battle of Arklow took place during the 1798 Irish Rebellion, when a force of United Irishmen from Wexford, estimated at some 10,000 strong, launched an assault into County Wicklow, targeting the British-held town of Arklow, in an attempt to spread the rebellion into Wicklow and to threaten the capital of Dublin.

The calm before the storm - Arklow bridge

Figures from Steve's collection

Government troops anxiously await the onslaught

Figures from Steve's collection

Heavy Dragoons and Yeomanry await their orders

Figures from Steve's collection

Government horse wait for the artillery to limber up

Figures from Steve's collection

Militia and Fencibles stand behind prepared positions

Figures from Steve's collection

Massed ranks of United Irish prepare to attack Pic 1

Figures from Steve's collection

Massed ranks of United Irish prepare to attack Pic 2

Figures from Steve's collection

Massed ranks of United Irish prepare to attack Pic 3

Figures from Steve's collection

Massed ranks of United Irish prepare to attack Pic 4

Figures from Steve's collection

The United Irish attack Government horse and artillery

Figures from Steve's collection

The United Irish attack the Government line

Figures from Steve's collection

The United Irish storm the outskirts of Arklow

Figures from Steve's collection