Glenacurrane Ambush

IRA ambush of British military motor party at Glenacurrane, County Limerick on 17 December 1920. British troops forced to surrender. 2 British soldiers killed and a number wounded.

Date
17 December 1920

Brigades Involved:
East Limerick Brigade - 2 Southern Division

Units involved
Bruree and Elton companies, 4 Battalion; Kilfinane, Knockadea, Knockanevin & Shraherla, Cush, Ballyorgan and Glenroe companies, 5 Battalion; Anglesboro, Ballylanders, and Kilbehenny companies, 6 Battalion;