May 24 Irish Rebellion of 1798 led by the United Irishmen against British rule begins May 26 British kill about 500 Irish insurgents at the Battle of Tara May 27 The Battle of Oulart Hill takes place in Wexford, Ireland, large rebel force kills local militia Apr 1798 Historical Events by Year Jun 1798 Famous People Who Were Authors Dictators Explorers Outlaws Queens Spies