On July 23, 1922, during the Irish Civil War, intense fighting erupted in County Limerick as the newly formed Irish Free State Army launched an offensive against anti-Treaty IRA forces. The Free State troops, under Eoin O'Duffy, faced significant resistance in areas like Kilmallock, Bruree, and Bruff. While the Free State Army initially struggled, even losing Bruff temporarily, they eventually pushed back the anti-Treaty forces. This offensive was a crucial part of the Free State's strategy to consolidate control over Munster, marking a decisive phase in the conflict.
