The Sheemore Ambush

A short documentary about the Sheemore Ambush
Produced and filmed by Edwina Guckian
Research by Padraig McGarty
Script by Brian Leyden
Music by Declan Guckian
Premieres on the 4th of March 2022 at the foot of Sheemore on the 101st anniversary of the ambush.
This project is supported by Leitrim County Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 initiative.

[@annienewyorker1750]

Bravo! Brilliant well done Edwina xx Cousins Declan and Shane were fabulous actors as well. Proud of my family

[@gerbyrne6788]

Great evening last night. Great to see so many out at the memorial. Fantastic film. Well done all.

[@johnbohan4222]

This is a fascinating insight into the fight for freedom, many thanks for your effort and wonderful production skills Edwina.

[@just_deb]

I love the story. Gives me some insight into where my grandfather came from in the history of the area. Thank you for sharing.

[@seanohare5488]

Very interesting and informative love the beautiful scenery of lovely Leitrim well done well written hope to see more films like this in lovely Leitrim of the heroic men and women throughout Ireland's history

[@everythingeileenotoole]

Bravo, well done. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@noelmoran5725]

Brilliant brave Leitrim men

[@JohnDHealy]

I had the pleasure of interviewing Brian Leydon on my Podcast Its Good to talk,; by John D Healy , also see the Battle of Glenamoy in Co. Mayo sep 16 1922 , six young men died . ''' Love and War Easy to start Hard to end."