Battle of Foulksmills

Battle of Foulksmills
Part of the Irish Rebellion
DateJune 20, 1798 (1798-06-20)
Location
Foulkesmill, County Wexford
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
United Irishmen

British Army

Commanders and leaders
Philip Roche John Moore
Strength
~2,000 ~2,500–5,000
Casualties and losses
c. 300 killed and wounded ~300 killed and wounded

The Battle of Foulksmills, known locally as the Battle of Horetown and also known as the Battle of Goff's Bridge, took place during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The British Army and Irish loyalists sought to defeat the rebel forces of the United Irishmen in County Wexford.

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