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Events on Thursday 29 December 1796 1
1796French expedition to Ireland fails at Bantry BayStorms scatter a French invasion fleet meant to support Irish rebellionA French fleet carrying thousands of troops under General Hoche, intended to support an uprising by the Society of United Irishmen, reached Bantry Bay on the southwest coast of Ireland. Storms and poor coordination prevented the troops from landing, and the fleet withdrew to France without a battle.