John Kelly of Killanne

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John Kelly of Killanne († July 21, 1798 ) played a significant role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798 . He was one of the leaders who took the town of Wexford through the Battle of Three Rocks . He was seriously injured at the Battle of New Ross and then moved to Wexford. On July 21, 1798, he was killed by British forces.

The heroics of John Kelly of Killanne are celebrated in the traditional Irish ballad Kelly of Killanne .

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SURNAME Kelly of Killanne, John
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Irish freedom fighter
DATE OF BIRTH 18th century
DATE OF DEATH July 21, 1798