1798 Major General Sir James Duff & Dublin Militia killed over 350 unarmed United Irishmen in the Curragh. The rebels had previously received amnesty from General Dundas & were waiting for him to take their surrender. Duff received a victory parade.

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#OnThisDay 1798 Major General Sir James Duff & Dublin Militia killed over 350 unarmed United Irishmen in the Curragh. The rebels had previously received amnesty from General Dundas & were waiting for him to take their surrender. Duff received a victory parade. #Ireland #History

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