 Deasy had his men prepare an ambush for Collins' convoy at Béal na Bláth, for when they returned on the same route they had set out on.Deasy and most of his men did not take part in the ambush as they had retired to a nearby pub, assuming that they had missed Collins.However, Collins arrived as the last of Deasy's men were clearing the mine and barricade that had been erected on the road at Béal na Bláth.