This plaque was unveiled at the entrance to the Buttimer farmhouse. The inscription tells the story.
Background on the Kilmichael Ambush is available in the History Section of this site |
The memorial is located by the gateway to the Buttimer farmhouse |
Michael McCarthy, nephew of Volunteer Michael McCarthy, speaking at the ceremony |
A section the large crowd which attended. |
Peggy O'Callaghan, Neé Buttimer, laying a wreath at her childhood home |
The ceremony took place on Sunday August 12th, 2007 |
