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Monument
On the 22nd September 1957, a cut stone monument depicting an I.R.A. soldier in uniform was unveiled by Rev. Dr. Rodgers, Bishop of Killaloe, at Drummin Hill where the ambush took place. The monument cost just over £1200 to erect, and was financed by subscriptions from the U.S.A., alongside donations from veterans of the War of Independance and members of the public. Coinciding with the 37th Anniversary of the ambush, the monument was erected by the veterans of the 4th battalion of the Mid-Clare brigade. In attendance at the unveilling were Ignatius O'Neill, who delivered a short address, Dr. Patrick Hillary, and Rev. T. Canon O' Reilly, who blessed the monument. On the day, Dr. Rogers commented on the importance of the monument in inspiring those of the future to build on the legacy of the War of Independance.

On the 19th September 1965, custody of the monument was given to the F.C.A., the first memorial in Co. Clare to be accepted by the organisation at the time.

The monument continues to be the focal point for local commemorations of the Rineen Ambush. In recent years, families of former British Soldiers were invited to take part in these commemorations.