Battle of Saintfield

Battle of Saintfield
Part of the Irish Rebellion
Plaque commemorating the battle.
Date 9 June 1798 Location Saintfield, County Down Result Irish victory
Belligerents
United Irishmen	British Army Loyalists
Commanders and leaders
Richard Frazer McKinstry (KIA)	Colonel Hon. Granville Anson Chetwynd-Stapylton
Strength
1,000 at least	350, two six-pounder guns
Casualties and losses
30–40 killed	58 killed ~10 captured

The Battle of Saintfield was a short but bloody clash in County Down, Northern Ireland. The battle was the first major conflict of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in Down. The battle took place on Saturday, 9 June 1798.