Battle of Tara Hill
| Battle of Hill of Tara | |||||||
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| Part of the Irish Rebellion | |||||||
The cross at the site of the battle. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Irish Government Britain | United Irishmen | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Captain Blanche | Unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 700 | 4,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 30 killed | 400 killed | ||||||
The Battle of Tara Hill was fought on the evening of 26 May 1798 between British forces and Irish rebels involved in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in a heavy defeat for the rebels and the end of the rebellion in County Meath.