The 1798 Battle of Collooney recalled in lots at history sale

Des O’Sullivan investigates lots at an upcoming history sale in Dublin focusing on ‘The Year of The French’.

The Battle of Collooney on September 5, 1798 — in which the French under General Humbert along with a troupe of United Irishmen, were defeated by the Limerick City Militia under the command of Colonel Charles Vereker — is recalled in two significant lots at the James Adam history sale in Dublin on April 19.

In August 1798, sometimes remembered as The Year of the French, General Joseph Humbert led an invasion of Ireland where he joined forces with Irish rebels in an attempt to overthrow the British.