Battle of Ballinalee
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An engagement of British soldiers and Auxiliaries with Sean McEoins North Longford Flying Column.
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[edit] Location
The centre of Ballinalee village.
[edit] Objective
Crown forces hoped to burn the town as a reprisal.
[edit] Result
Irish victory, the village was the only one in all of Ireland to repel the English outright.
[edit] Sizes of forces
NLFC: 300 men Crown: 1000
[edit] References
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