A number of events to remember one of the most famous incidents of the War of Independence will take place this weekend in Longford.
The Clonfin Ambush took place in February 1921, but due to Covid, centenary events have been postponed until now.
Today, Sr Maeve Brady, whose father was a member of the Flying Column will lead a walk of the battle site between Ballinalee and Granard.
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On Sunday, relatives of the twenty-one flying column members will gather for a ceremony at the site but attendance is by invitation only, in order to comply with public
health guidance on outdoor gatherings.
Organised by Longford County Council, in partnership with the Clonfin Commemoration Committee, the events are part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme.
