Ballinlough in County Roscommon, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Glynn - Glavey - Keane Memorial
commemorate the memory of
Comdt. Patrick Glynn
Lieut. Michael Glavey
Vol. Michael Keane
who gave their lives for
the cause of freedom
during an attack on
Ballinlough R.I.C. Barracks
on Sept. 14th 1920.
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“They rose in dark and evil days
to free our native land
They started here a living flame
that nothing can withstand”
Tógadh an leacht cuimhneacháin seo
i mbuan chuimhne ar an dtriur seo
An Ceannfort Pádraigh Ó Gloinn
An Liefteanant Micheal Mac Flaithimh
An Tóglach Micheal Ó Catháin
A thug a n-anam ar son saoirse na h-Éireann
i bhfógha ar bheairic C.R.É. i mBhaile an locha
ar an 14ú Lá Meán Fómhair 1920
Erected by Public Subscription and American Assistance.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1910.
Location. 53° 44.502′ N, 8° 38.101′ W. Marker is in Ballinlough, Connacht, in County Roscommon. Marker is at the intersection of Wallace Court (National Road 60) and the Williamstown/Tuam Road , on the left when traveling west on Wallace Court. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Michael Glavey. (Submitted on February 21, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,640 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 21, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.