Show Notes
This episode of Rebel Tales covers the Clonmult Ambush, also known as Kilmichael in Reverse. A tragic ambush that lead to the direct deaths and executions of 14 Volunteers.
This episode covers:
- The structure of the IRA during the War of Independence, which is helpful to understand the stories of those involved. - Includes research from Tom O'Neill's book, "The Battle of Clonmult, The IRA's worst defeat," as well as statements from the Bureau of Military History. - Description of how the ambush unfolded from the perspectives of those who were there, including an emotional letter from Pat O'Sullivan to his mother before his execution. - The podcast offers a personal perspective on the tragedy of the Clonmult Ambush that is often overlooked in history books.
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