Rineen Ambush (1920)

Rineen Ambush (border|22px Irish Republican Army vs Royal Irish Constabulary & British Army) took place in 1920 during Irish War of Independence.

Battle facts

• Year: 1920
• Date: 22 September 1920
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Irish War of Independence
• Side A: border|22px Irish Republican Army
• Side B: Royal Irish Constabulary, British Army
• Commanders (A): border|22px Ignatius O'Neill
• Commanders (B): Michael Hynes
• Casualties: 2 wounded (border|22px Irish Republican Army), 6 killed Several wounded (Royal Irish Constabulary & British Army)
• Outcome: IRA victory Successful IRA ambush and getaway Black and Tans reprisals on local civilians
• Coordinates: 52.880°, -9.406°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Rineen Ambush · Wikidata entry