1921 At the Carrowkennedy Ambush, Mayo IRA ambushed a 2 truck patrol of Black and Tans. The IRA, led by Michael Kilroy, killed 7 including DI Stevenson & seriously wounded 6, while taking no casualties themselves. Aid for the wounded was sent for.

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#OnThisDay 1921 At the Carrowkennedy Ambush, Mayo IRA ambushed a 2 truck patrol of Black and Tans. The IRA, led by Michael Kilroy, killed 7 including DI Stevenson & seriously wounded 6, while taking no casualties themselves. Aid for the wounded was sent for. #Ireland #History

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