The aftermath of Selton - Eleven lives lost between March and April 1921
The aftermath of Selton - Eleven lives lost between March and April 1921 Selton Hill memorial ); ); In the immediate aftermath of the Selton Hill killings at Gorvagh on 11 March 1921 resulting in the loss of six prominent members of the IRA’s South Leitrim Brigade, IRA activity against crown forces in Leitrim came to a virtual halt. Not only had Selton resulted in the capture of a limited arms supply, but the deaths of six active column members was detrimental to any hope of increased mil...
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