Battle of Saintfield

Battle of Saintfield
Part of the Irish Rebellion

Plaque commemorating the battle.
Date9 June 1798
Location
Result Irish victory
Belligerents
United Irishmen

Kingdom of Great Britain British Army

Commanders and leaders
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

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.