Part 2 in a 2 part series. In this episode, I cover the controversial false surrender in the Kilmichael Ambush, one of the most talked-about incidents during the Irish War of Independence, examining both sides of the argument and taking multiple accounts from those who believe there was no false surrender and those who say there was. I explore the incredible research in books by Eve Morrison, Meda Ryan, Sean Murphy and Peter Hart, as well as survivor accounts, analyzing the sources and challenging some of the claims made by historians. This is the second episode in a two part series on the Kilmichael Ambush and the events surrounding it, widely regarded as the most important victory in the war. Join the discussion and make up your own mind about what really happened. The episode is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Please do leave a review and share if you enjoyed this episode, and follow the instagram @rebeltalespodcast 🙏🇮🇪

Part 1 of a 2 part series - I name all of the 46 Volunteers that took part in the Kilmichael ambush against the Auxiliaries on the 28th November 1920 - A detailed account of the deaths of the auxiliaries taken from Eve Morrisons excellent book on Kilmichael - Tom Barry’s account of the ambush from Guerilla Days in Ireland - Paddy O’Briens recollection of the ambush published in Liam Deasy’s memoir Towards Ireland Free Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and now all episodes are also available on Google Podcasts Please do leave a review and share if you enjoyed this episode 🙏🇮🇪

Bonus episode to commemorate the executions of the leaders of the 1916 Rising. Including a reading of the Irish Proclamation of the Republic, a fictional defence for Padraig Pearse if he had a trial in court, and the last days of James Connolly.

Welcome to Rebel Tales. Telling the tales of the ordinary men and women who stood up to an empire and risked everything for the cause of Irish Independence. This is an introduction to the podcast. Re-uploaded with better audio