A narrow paved causeway which ran across the bog was the only road by which the cavalry of the Enniskilleners could advance; for on the right and left were pools, turf pits, and quagmires, which afforded no footing to horses.

Macarthy placed his cannon in such a manner as to sweep this causeway.
Wolseley ordered his infantry to the attack.

They struggled through the bog, made their way to firm ground, and rushed on the guns.

There was then a short and desperate fight.

The Irish cannoneers stood gallantly to their pieces till they were cut down to a man.