In Leinster, the Rebels Are Defeated at Ovidstown, Near Kilcock
June 18, 1798
n Leinster, the rebels are defeated at Ovidstown, near Kilcock.
In Wexford, rebels fall back to Kilcavan Hill.
A government offensive begins, but the strong rebel position at Kilcavan stalls the advance. Eventually, the rebels withdraw.
Moore is appointed to lead the rebel forces.