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.
Major General Murphy launched an attack on July 30th to seize Bruree. The Dublin Guards advanced into the town from the southeast, bolstered by armored cars and an 18-pound field gun. The Republicans held out for five hours until Free State artillery arrived.