On this day
Over five acres of the city were destroyed and an estimated £3 million (1920 worth) of damage was done
A photograph of the two brothers in their coffins, their bodies mutilated and burned, was taken by Tomás Ó hEighin, a local Irish teacher.
A verdict of “death by misadventure” was recorded by the British authorities.
Today, the 22nd September, marks the 102nd anniversary of the Rineen Ambush, which took place at Rineen Cross, halfway between Miltown Malbay and Lahinch in 1920.
Forty homes were burned out or badly damaged, including almost all of the main street of the town.
The infamous and notorious Black and Tans will not be forgotten in Irish history.
On THIS DAY
Over five acres of the city were destroyed and an estimated £3 million (1920 worth) of damage was done
A photograph of the two brothers in their coffins, their bodies mutilated and burned, was taken by Tomás Ó hEighin, a local Irish teacher.
Father Griffin Road in Galway is named after the priest
A verdict of “death by misadventure” was recorded by the British authorities.