Year ‘21 - Episode 27: The Ambush

As soldiers return to their barracks in Dublin after the King’s visit to Belfast, their train is blown up by a group of south Armagh men lying in wait, led by local farmer Frank Aiken. Three officers, a railway guard and at least fifty horses are killed in what would become known as the Adavoyle Ambush. A listener and local historian tells us how his family members were involved in the clean-up operation in the immediate aftermath of the explosion and describes a “gruesome” scene. Please be advised that this episode features the sound of gunshots.

Published on Friday, 2nd July 2021.

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