



History of the 1798 Rebellion

About the 1798 Centre
Established in in 1998 through a massive community effort, the National 1798 Rebellion Centre was the first permanent exhibition in Ireland focused on the events of 1798


Leaders of 1798
The leaders of the Crown Forces and the Rebels are etched into history. Learn about the lives and deaths of key figures in the Rebellion.


Flags of 1798
Troops rallied under banners and fell beneath them, too. Learn the significance of the flags from both sides of the Rebellion

1798 Ballads & Poems
Poignant reminders of the people and places of 1798, songs and ballads provide emotional context to the battles of the Rebellion