#OnThisDay 1921 Cork & Kerry IRA ambushed & killed Brig Gen H.R. Cumming at Clonbanin, Cork. Annie Barrett, a telephonist overheard Cummings’s movements on a phone call & shared the details. The IRA ambushed the five vehicle convoy & killed around 4-6 soldiers.
The Cloonbannin Ambush, Cork 1921
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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. View all posts by theirishatwar
