Large crowds have gathered in North Clare today to commemorate two ambushes during the war of independence.
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan, has led proceedings at the ceremonies marking the Moanreel and Monanagh ambushes – both areas arebetween Ennistymon and Inagh
Mary Crawford is a member of the 30-strong committee which organised today’s events, and has explained their historical significance
