Upton Train Ambush

On 15 February 1921 the IRA ambushed a train carrying civilians and British forces at Upton, County Cork. A large number of civilians were killed or wounded. 3 IRA killed and a number wounded and a number of British military also wounded.

Date
15 February 1921

Brigades Involved:
3 Cork Brigade - 1 Southern Division

Units involved
Kilpatrick, Newcestown companies, 1 Battalion; Crosspound - Upton Company, 5 Battalion;