On June 08, 1798 in Celtic History
In co. wicklow, the arklow garrison is reinforced. in co. wexford, the rebel southern division moves camp from carrickbyrne to slievecoilte. in ulster, general nugent offers amnesty to rank and file rebels. rebel forces in antrim begin to disintegrate
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