On 30 July, Major General Murphy launched an attack to take Bruree. The Dublin Guards attacked the town from the southeast, supported by armoured cars and an 18-pound field gun. The Republicans held out for five hours until Free State artillery was brought into action.
On July 30th, Major General Murphy ordered an operation to take control of Bruree. The Dublin Guards attacked the town from the southeast, with support from armored vehicles and a 18-pound field gun. The Republicans held out for five hours before Free State artillery was brought into action.