Battle of Tara Hill

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Battle of Hill of Tara
Part of the Irish Rebellion
The cross at the site of the battle.
Date 26 May 1798 Location Hill of Tara, County Meath Result Government/British victory Ending of rebellion in Meath.
Belligerents
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.