I would like to encourage discussion about Longford during the War of Independence. My grandfather was Adjutant/Intelligence Officer of the Longford Brigade and I have been reading the witness statements of pretty much all of the Brigade who contributed statements to the Irish Defence Dept in the 1940s/50s. It is fascinating to read the different accounts about particular incidents such as the raid on Longford Barracks, The Battle of Ballinalee and the Clonfin Ambush by those who were there as well as the various trials and tribulations. Any contributions to this thread would be gratefully received and where I can find reference to anything, I'll gladly contribute.
All the best,
Mik H.
All the best,
Mik H.
