IRA capture of Inishcrone Coastguard Station
Capture of Inishcrone (Enniscrone) coastguard station on 31 August 1920. Small garrison of British Royal Marines forced to surrender, significant qualtity of arms and ammunition captured, and building subsequently burned. No casualties.
Date
31 August 1920
Brigades Involved:
2 North Mayo Brigade - 4 Western Division
