to Carrick-on-Shannon. Contemporary newspaper reports indicate that one officer and four men or the Bedfordshire Regiment were wounded, as were two members of the RIC. The British officer died the following day (Saturday 5 March 1921), and some people reportedly left the area for fear of reprisals. The 'female searcher' (Nurse Alice Grey or Gray), who was a member of the ambushed convoy, was recognised by the British authorities for her role in the incident. References External links IrishWarMemorials.ie - Entry and image of Sheemore Ambush memorial Conflicts in 1921 Military actions and engagements during the Irish War of Independence History of County Leitrim 1921 in Ireland British Army in the Irish War of Independence March 1921 events Ambushes in Europe