A Piece of History

The weapon used by Michael Lally, Shangort, during the Tourmakeady Ambush on May 3rd, 1921

On the 7th of March, 1921, an attach was launched on a Border Regiment troop at Kilfaul. A number of weapons were taken by the South Mayo Brigade, to later be used at the Tourmakeady Ambush on the 3rd of May.

Pictured here is the gun used by Micheal Lally of Shangort, who was part of the Srah company. Look closely at the images and you can see the crown engraved on the bottom of the gun.