The Battle of Clonmult: The IRA's Worst Defeat

By Tom O'Neill MA

Exhaustive research by the author of newly available primary source material has unearthed new facts surrounding the battle. The new information allows this edition to more accurately document and analyse the Battle of Clonmult. The book makes an enormous contribution to our understanding of the events surrounding this battle and of the manner in which both sides conducted their military operations during the War of Independence. New insight revealed by the author’s research into the details of military operations by both sides is applicable not just to East Cork, but nationally. The information and analysis provided is timely as it increases our awareness of a period in our history which we are currently preparing to recognise and commemorate over the next few years.

• Language: English
• Publisher: THP Ireland
• Release date: Oct 28, 2019
• ISBN: 9780752481029

Tom O'Neill MA

Tom O'Neill worked as the facilities manager on Spike Island with the Prison Service from 1989 - 2003. When Spike opened as a heritage centre he set himself the task of researching the 1921 prison. He is the author of The Battle of Clonmult and has an MA in History from University College Cork.