The village centre is the site of a large british army and police service of northern ireland formerly the royal ulster constabulary base and. When the troubles of 1980s northern ireland explodes it reigns terror and tragedy on the. Infamous ira sniper bernard mcginn 56 was found dead in a. If you are to read only one book about the modern ira, this should be it irish times. With martin kemp, darren keefe reiher, butch hammett, paul hardiman. Northern ireland has been the site of a whole host of horrible things in the past 40 years. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The crossmaglen ambush 1978 occurred on the 21 december 1978 in the county armagh village of crossmaglen which is close to the irish border. Ireland county armagh county clare county galway county kilkenny county leix county leitrim county limerick county mayo county monaghan county tipperary. A key player in a vicious ira sniper squad in south armagh will be freed from. Provisional ira sout armagh brigade, sniper kills british. At the end of summer of 1976, the programme next stop. The shooting of guardsman daniel blinco in crossmaglen took place on the second.
Sniper at work road sign, referring to the infamous ira south armagh sniper team, notable for their use of. Infamous ira sniper bernard mcginn 56 was found dead in a house in killyconnigan, monaghan town, today. Fighting men from crossmaglen 50 complete irish rebel songs music skip to main content. Bernard mcginn was the infamous ira sniper who shot lance bombardier stephen restorick dead in bessbrook in february 1997. Since the first of 10 british soldiers and ruc was killed by the sniper in.
The best crossmaglen holiday rentals, accommodations of. The majority of soldiers shot dead in 1972 the bloodiest year of the conflict in northern ireland fell victim to ira snipers. Details of the special air service and 14 company operation against an ira sniper unit in south armagh, northern ireland, in 1997. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. A key player in a vicious ira sniper squad in south armagh will be freed from prison under the good friday agreement within 16 months, despite yesterday receiving one of the heaviest sentences. The south armagh sniper is the generic name5 given to the members of the. Crossmaglen gravestones, pictures various surnames. Having visited crossmaglen, jonesborough and surrounding areas down on the irish land border. He was taking up position in the main square of the town when he was hit in the chest by. Put troubles behind you with a trip down the ira heritage.
They were the first ruc officers to be killed by republicans during the troubles and the first security forces to be killed in south armagh, an ira stronghold for much of the. Often the bad things that happen in wars have their beginning in a combination of inflicted circumstances and other more mundane happenings. Ira sniper at work sign in crossmaglen, northern ireland. Stiofain, supported the use of snipers in his book memoirs of a revolutionary. Paul turner was shot dead by a sniper in the main square of crossmaglen, county armagh. The art of urban sniping and its role in modern guerrilla warfare. Army sas operatives at a farm near crossmaglen on 10 april 1997. Fighting men from crossmaglen 50 complete irish rebel. Bernard mcginn was the infamous ira sniper who shot lance. On 11 august 1970, two royal ulster constabulary ruc officers were killed by a boobytrap bomb planted under a car by the provisional irish republican army ira near crossmaglen, in county armagh, northern ireland. Rr7704b uk ulster patrolling crossmaglen the british government maintains 14,000 troops in northern ireland to keep the peace between protestants and catholics, loyalists to the united kingdom and.
Crossmaglen, once notorious as the most dangerous posting in the world for a british soldier, has attempted to forsake terrorism for tourism with the opening of a plush new hotel. A farm complex by the village of crossmaglen in south armagh fell under suspicion and was put under surveillance. The sniper who killed the last british army victim of the troubles shot by. Life means 16 months in prison for ira killer uk news.
He became a folk hero in republican circles while derided by others. Iras top sniper bernard mcginn is found dead in his. Life means 16 months in prison for ira killer uk news the. The troubles in crossmaglen recounts incidents during, and the effects of, the troubles in crossmaglen, county armagh, northern ireland during the troubles, at least 58 police officers and 124 soldiers were killed by the provisional ira in south armagh, many in crossmaglen itself. The people of crossmaglen in south armagh talk about life in their town and how it has been affected by the conflict in northern ireland. The sniper at work sign in south armagh became a republican icon of the troubles. Ira sniper unit killed 11 soldiers and police in armagh. Rats the dog soldier by aly renwick veterans for peace uk. Book sexy female strippers in crossmaglen go back to life drawing classes in county armagh page for making a booking for our female or male strippers, female or male kissograms, topless butlers, hen parties or life drawing classes as a package of services in crossmaglen. Jim mcconville leads crossmaglen on parade before the 1997 all ireland club sfc final. South armagh was described as bandit country by merlyn rees when he was northern ireland secretary and for nearly three decades it has been the most dangerous posting in the world for a.
Mines and james mccardle, 29, of crossmaglen, south armagh, were. As the helicopter banks over the heavilyfortified army base at crossmaglen in the heart of south armaghs bandit country, incoming troops are. For making a booking for the party bus service, female or male strippers, female or male kissograms, hen or stag parties, topless butlers or life drawing classes as a package in crossmaglen, please do not hesitate to contact us. Since the first of 10 british soldiers and ruc was killed by the sniper in south armagh almost three years ago, there has been a desperate attempt to track down the ira team responsible. Sniper at work road sign, referring to the infamous ira. The south armagh sniper is the generic name given to the members of the provisional irish republican armys ira south armagh brigade who conducted a sniping campaign against british security forces from 1990 to 1997. Crossmaglen s all ireland win the highlight of ulster gaa year leading the way. Ireland sheet 70 old ordnance survey maps inch to the mile alan godfrey on. The sniper who killed the last british army victim of the troubles shot by the ira has died at his home, reportedly of natural causes. It lies about 8 miles northwest of dundalk and 14 southwest of newry. Apr 20, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in crossmaglen and nearby.
He had charge of the iras border sniper team, which killed seven soldiers and two police officers in the 1990s. As the helicopter banks over the heavilyfortified army base at crossmaglen in the heart of south armaghs bandit country, incoming troops are welcomed by a 60ftlong greeting picked out in white. Book the perfect trip with 3 crossmaglen rentals, apartments and villas. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. South armagh sniper 19901997 project gutenberg self. Incidents in crossmaglen during the troubles resulting in two or more fatalities. Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. The south armagh sniper is the generic name given to the members of the provisional irish. Edco publish primary and post primarysecondary textbooks, programmes, teachers resources, e books, revision books, exam papers and ancillary materials that comprehensively cover the irish curriculum.
Whether its a short stay for business or visiting friends and family in the area, cross square hotel newry armagh can ensure your visit to crossmaglen and the surrounding area is a memorable one. Book the perfect trip with 3 crossmaglen holiday homes and apartments. Rats the dog soldier by aly renwick a story of crossmaglen, war, propaganda and the need for peace. The south armagh sniper was one of the most feared figures of the troubles, shooting down soldiers from as far away as half a mile.
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