3 June Wexford Rebels remain inactive in camp. Government reinforce Gorey and Bunclody. Rebels decide to attack Gorey. 4 June Wexford Government troops march south out of Gorey. Rebel from Carrigrew move north, they attack and defeat Government forces at Tubberneering.
Government forces withdraw north.
Rebels occupy Gorey. 5 June Wexford Rebel attack on New Ross is defeated. Loyalist prisoners murdered in a barn at Scullabouge. General Needham left Dublin with 1000 men. 6 June Wexford General Needham reached Arklow and immediately begins digging trenches.