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Killala Bay

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Killala Bay is a small bay on the northwest coast of Ireland between counties Mayo and Sligo, where a French expeditionary force of about 1,000 troops landed in August 1798 to support the United Irishmen uprising.

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Where is Killala Bay?

Killala Bay lies on Ireland's northwest coast between County Mayo and County Sligo, beside the town of Killala. It opens toward the Atlantic and is closely linked to the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

What happened at Killala Bay in 1798?

In August 1798, General Jean Joseph Amable Humbert landed a French force of about 1,000 soldiers at Killala Bay to support the United Irishmen. The force quickly captured Killala before moving inland ([Mayo historical account](https://www.mayo.ie/discover/history-heritage/great-battles-conflicts/general-humbert)).

Did France help the Irish rebellion at Killala?

Yes. Humbert's expedition joined Irish rebels after landing, but the combined force was eventually defeated and capitulated at Ballinamuck in September 1798. The landing was part of the French intervention in the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

Where did Humbert's troops come ashore at Killala Bay?

Historical accounts identify Kilcummin near Killala as the landing area used by Humbert's fleet. That detail connects the broad name Killala Bay to a specific village and strand on the coast.

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