#OnThisDay 1941 Sixteen Irish soldiers were killed & more badly wounded when the anti-tank mine they were training with prematurely exploded in the Glen of Imaal. It is considered to be the worst single incident for the Irish Defence Forces.

#OnThisDay 1941 Sixteen Irish soldiers were killed & more badly wounded when the anti-tank mine they were training with prematurely exploded in the Glen of Imaal. It is considered to be the worst single incident for the Irish Defence Forces.