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1798 LIEUT. TYRELLS / COL
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1798 LIEUT. TYRELLS / COL
The Rebels storming The Turret at Lieutenant Tyrrells: rebels shoot at fugitives in loft and set fire to flush them out Date: August 1798
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1798 Flush Lieutenant Loft Rebels Shoot Storming Turret Tyrrell Fugitives
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This powerful image captures the intense moment during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 as the rebels stormed Lieutenant Tyrrell's fortified house, now known as Lieuttenancy Tyrrell or Tyrells' Fort, in County Wexford, Ireland. The date was August 1798. The scene shows the rebels, armed and determined, firing their muskets into the loft above where they believed fugitives were hiding. Smoke billows from the windows, indicating that the rebels had also set fire to the loft to flush out their opponents. The intensity of the action is palpable, with the rebels' faces etched with focus and determination. Lieutenant Tyrrell, a British loyalist, had taken refuge in the fortified house with a small group of soldiers during the rebellion. The rebels, seeking to end the uprising, laid siege to the house and eventually breached its defenses. The storming of Lieutenant Tyrrell's house was a significant event in the rebellion, as it marked the end of organized resistance in County Wexford. The image provides a glimpse into the chaos and violence of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a pivotal moment in Irish history. The rebellion, which began as a protest against English rule and the tithes imposed on Irish farmers, quickly turned into a full-blown uprising that saw thousands of Irish people take up arms against the British. The rebellion was eventually put down with great force, resulting in the deaths of thousands of Irish people and the exile of many more. This print, with its vivid depiction of the storming of Lieutenant Tyrrell's house, offers a poignant reminder of the turbulent history of Ireland and the struggles of its people against foreign rule.
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