The Dooney Rock Ambush, Sligo 1922

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#OnThisDay 1922 Anti-Treaty IRA ambushed a Free-State patrol at Dooney Rock, Sligo killing four & capturing the ‘Ballinalee’ armoured car. They duly renamed it ‘The Lough Gill’ (seen below with driver C.McLynn )& used it to fire upon Free State positions in Sligo town.
The deceased were:
Sean Adair, Commandant
Patrick Callaghan (O’Callaghan) Commandant
John Sweeney Private
John Farrell Sergeant
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Hi, I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now. I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in. Hope you enjoy.

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