North Longford Flying Column

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Unit of the Old IRA in the Irish War of Independence, centred around the village of Ballinalee, where it was led by Sean Mac Eoin.

[edit] Membership

Membership was local, with many members also coming from the neighbouring counties of Cavan and Leitrim.

[edit] Engagements

Most famous engagement was the Battle of Ballinalee. Another of note was the Clonfin Ambush.

[edit] References

• http://www.longford.ie/community/townsection.asp?action=2&town=5&contenttype=2

• http://www.countylongford.com/longford_heritage_museum.htm

• http://www.ucd.ie/archives/html/collections/maceoin-sean.htm