Historical Events tagged with "county cork"
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The Crossbarry Engagement of the IRA
At Crossbarry, County Cork, about 100 IRA volunteers successfully evade encirclement by over 1,300 British troops. This confrontation showcases guerrilla tactics employed by the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence. Positioned strategically, the IRA utilized their knowledge of the local terrain to facilitate their escape despite the overwhelming numbers of British forces. The engagement was part of the broader conflict seeking Irish independence from British rule.
Continue ReadingIRA Ambush at Kilmichael
The Irish Republican Army executed an ambush against a convoy of British Auxiliaries in Kilmichael, County Cork, resulting in the deaths of seventeen personnel. The operation, led by the IRA's Tom Barry, was a significant and coordinated attack that showcased the effectiveness of guerrilla tactics against conventional forces. The ambush occurred during the Irish War of Independence, underscoring the intense conflict between Irish republicans and British authorities over Irish sovereignty.
Continue ReadingBarbary Raid on Irish Village of Baltimore
In June 1631, the village of Baltimore in Ireland was raided by Barbary pirates, capturing around 100 inhabitants to sell into slavery. The attackers swiftly overpowered the small community, leading to a significant loss of life and liberty. The raid exemplifies the threats faced by coastal settlements during this era, as European nations dealt with the rising power of pirate and privateering activities along the Mediterranean and beyond. The swift and brutal nature of this assault left a lasting impact on the local populace.
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