BattlefieldsAttack on Ballygawley barracks
modern

Attack on Ballygawley barracks

1985
northern_ireland
Era
modern
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
northern_ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
* RUC: 5 constables
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Provisional IRA; * East Tyrone Brigade: 2 active service units
Outcome
IRA victory * RUC barracks completely destroyed
The Battle

History & Significance

On 7 December 1985 the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) attacked the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base at Ballygawley, County Tyrone. Two RUC officers were shot dead and the base was raked with gunfire before being destroyed by a bomb, which wounded a further three officers.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

* RUC: 2 killed; 3 wounded

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