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1798 Memorial

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This memorial stands as a tribute to those from the Barony of Bantry who lost their lives during the 1798 Rebellion. It commemorates all who perished from this specific locality, reflecting a common practice within Ireland to honour individuals who participated in significant historical events. The monument offers a local perspective on a widespread conflict, ensuring the sacrifices of a particular community are remembered.

The 1798 Rebellion was a pivotal moment in Irish history, a major uprising against British rule. Memorials to this rebellion are found across Ireland and beyond, reflecting its deep impact. These monuments range from those dedicated to specific battles or notable figures to more general war memorials, like this one, which commemorate the broader loss of life. These memorials collectively form part of a national tradition of remembering and reflecting on the events and consequences of 1798.

The memorial is a war memorial, featuring an inscription that directly addresses its commemorative purpose. Visitors can observe the specific dedications, which include a general remembrance for those from the Barony of Bantry, along with more poetic lines. As a war memorial, it invites quiet contemplation and respectful consideration of the history it represents.

Inscription

“In memory of all who died from the Barony of Bantry in the 1798 Rebellion. "Seven feet is his height, with some inches to spare, And he looks like a king in command!" "Glory O! to Mount Leinster's own darling and pride Dauntless Kelly, the Boy from Killan”
Transcribed from the war memorial at Location details from OpenStreetMap.

Background

In memory of all who died from the Barony of Bantry in the 1798 Rebellion. "Seven feet is his height, with some inches to spare, And he looks like a king in command!" "Glory O! to Mount Leinster's own darling and pride Dauntless Kelly, the Boy from Killan

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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