Rathcoole ambush
The Rathcoole ambush (Irish: Luíochán Ráth Cúil) was an ambush carried out by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) near the village of Rathcoole in County Cork on 16 June 1921 during the Irish War of Independence. Under the command of Paddy O'Brien, the IRA's 2nd Cork Brigade attacked an armed convoy of the Auxiliary Division returning to their barracks in Millstreet after collecting supplies. After 50 minutes of intense fighting, the IRA managed to inflict heavy casualties on the Auxiliaries before a shortage of ammunition forced them to withdraw. The Rathcoole ambush was one of the largest engagements of the war, and was the last major ambush to be carried out in the county.
| Rathcoole ambush | |||||||
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| Part of the Irish War of Independence | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Irish Republican Army |
Royal Irish Constabulary (Auxiliary Division) | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Paddy O'Brien | William Edward Crossey (WIA) | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| 2nd (North) Cork Brigade | L Company ADRIC | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 120–140 volunteers | 25 constables | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| None |
2 killed 14 wounded 2 vehicles damaged | ||||||
Location within Ireland | |||||||
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