Sraharla (Shraherla) Ambush

British ambush of IRA forces at Sraharla (Shraherla), County Cork on 1 May 1921. A number of IRA killed and captured. One of the IRA captured executed the following day following British military drumhead court martial.

Date
1 May 1921

Brigades Involved:
East Limerick Brigade - 2 Southern Division

Units involved
Active Service Unit, East Limerick Brigade; Bruree, Ballingaddy and Elton companies, 4 Battalion; Glenroe, Knockanevin & Sraharla, Knockadea, Ballyorgan and Cush companies, 5 Battlion; Ballylanders and Anglesboro companies, 6 Battalion;