Selton Hill ambush exhibition in Fenagh
An exhibition relating to the Selton Hill Ambush will open in Fenagh Visitors Centre this Friday, March 11.
It marks one hundred and one years after the ambush which resulted in the deaths of six volunteers and what was the second worst atrocity in the country during the War of Independence.
Funding was granted in 2021 by the Decades of Centenary programme 2012 -2023 which was funded by the Dept of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an online commemoration of the centenary of the ambush in 2021.
This took place with a 27-minute documentary showcasing the event. Funding was also granted at the time for an exhibition. Because of Covid-19 restrictions last year this event could not be held to coincide with the centenary of the ambush. The easing of the Covid restrictions means that the exhibition can now take place.
Numerous panels will be on display throughout the centre detailing the tragedy of the ambush and covering the period from 1917 up to the unveiling of the Selton Hill monument in 1936. These panels include numerous local photographs in addition to photos from the National library Of Ireland, The Imperial War Museum, RTE archives and Military Archives making it a must see.
Portraits of the eleven volunteers, painted by Sinead Guckian in addition to various items of memorabilia relating to the volunteers and that period in Irelan will be on display.
The exhibition at Fenagh Visitors Centre opens this Friday and remains open for viewing until March 18 during open hours.
The exhibition helps us to remember, reflect and to learn about the tragic deaths and their context in our local and national history.
The exhibition is free and further information can be got through Fenagh Visitor Centre Facebook page.