Limerick played a central role in the War of Independence, with 130 fatalities, the fifth highest death toll of any Irish county, after Cork, Dublin, Tipperary and Kerry. The Dromkeen Ambush of 3 February 1921 was one of the biggest events in Limerick during this period. It was the largest ambush in the entire War of Independence after Kilmichael and was carried out by the flying columns of the East and Mid Limerick Brigades IRA, some 45 riflemen, under the command of Donnocha O’Hannigan, commander of East Limerick Brigade Flying Column. Illustrated with numerous images and maps, this exhibition examines the Dromkeen Ambush in detail, telling the story of how a small east Limerick village witnessed a significant defeat for the might of the Crown forces.
