Military & Warfare

British Forces Burn Knockcroghery Village

In June 1921, during the Irish War of Independence, British forces set fire to the village of Knockcroghery in County Roscommon. The raid was part of a broader campaign to suppress Irish nationalist activity. Witnesses reported that soldiers detonated explosives, destroying homes and buildings, and causing significant devastation in the location. This attack reflected the tensions and violence prevalent during that period, underscoring the escalating conflict between British authorities and those seeking Irish independence.

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