Ambush at Rathmore
A spy arrested, court martialled and shot. Body placed on Rathmore Bog Road. Ambush at Rathmore/Bog road ambush. The patrol was drawn to the spot following reports of a dead soldier on the road. Reported in file that 8 members of British forces killed and large amount of equipment captured - 8 rifles and 800 rounds. Houses burned as a reprisal. Includes 31 names of participants from Rathmore and 7 from Anablaha companies.
Date
4 May 1921
Brigades Involved:
2 Kerry Brigade - 1 Southern Division
Units involved
Rathmore (E) Company, 5 Battalion; Anablaha (A) Company, 5 Battalion, 2 Kerry Brigade
