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Royal Irish Constabulary

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World War I 📍 Ireland

Royal Irish Constabulary

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Soloheadbeg ambush begins the Irish War of Independence

📅 21 January 1919

Irish Volunteers attacked a Royal Irish Constabulary escort at Soloheadbeg, killing two officers and seizing explosives. The action marked the opening of the Irish War of Independence, following years...