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Ceremony to mark centenary of Soloheadbeg Ambush in Co Tipperary

The attack is commonly cited as the event that started the War of Independence.

Ceremony to mark centenary of Soloheadbeg Ambush in Co Tipperary

Sun, 20 Jan, 2019 - 09:08

Digital Desk staff

A ceremony will take place today to mark the anniversary of the Soloheadbeg Ambush in Co Tipperary.

On January 21, 1919, two RIC policemen were killed by members of the Third Tipperary Brigade of the IRA.

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