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Humbert defeats small government force at Collooney, but suffers serious casualties; he camps at Dromahair. Longford rebels attack Granard and are routed. Westmeath rebels occupy Wilsons Hospital

On September 05, 1798 in Celtic History

Humbert defeats small government force at collooney, but suffers serious casualties; he camps at dromahair. longford rebels attack granard and are routed. westmeath rebels occupy wilsons hospital

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Wed 05 Sep 1798

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