The republicans had chosen to defend the city along the southern bank of the river Suir, occupying the military barracks, the prison and the Post Office. Prout placed his artillery on Mount Misery hill overlooking their positions and bombarded the Republicans until they were forced to evacuate the barracks and prison.
In this scenario, the republicans decided to secure the city by defending its southern bank along the Suir River, taking control of essential facilities like barracks, a jail, and a post office. Prout's artillery from Mount Misery hill forced the Republicans to vacate those positions.