Attack on National Forces at Headford

Attack on National Forces barracks at Headford, County Galway carried out by Divisional Officer Commanding Christy Macken. IRA Private John Higgins killed in action.

Date
April 1923

Brigades Involved:
4 Tuam Brigade (North Galway) - 2 Western Division

Units involved
Barnaderg Company, Tuam Company, Cortoon Company, Sylane Company, Miltown Company and Gardenfield Company, 1 Battalion, North Galway (Tuam) Brigade