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July 1803 Uprising
- When
- 23 July 1803
- Where
- Thomas Street depot
Emmet's attempt to seize Dublin Castle failed due to lack of firearms and low unrest. Emissaries noted the depot's inadequacy, and the rising proved abortive.
The rebellion aimed to seize Dublin Castle and trigger insurrection. On 23 July 1803, Kildare emissaries visited the Thomas Street depot, noting a lack of serviceable firearms. The rising was abortive, with low unrest around the country, as veterans of 1798 hesitated to support it.
Sources
- Irish rebellion of 1803 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- Robert Emmet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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