Dublin, 1900's - this young man, in his mid-20's, was mentally and morally 'captured' by the political and military 'strengths' of the British Empire (!) and was thrilled when his application to join a British 'police force' in Ireland was accepted.
His zeal ensured internal promotions for him but it also brought him to the attention of a different organisation, which was equally zealous of the job at hand...
...and that's just one of the eleven pieces we'll be writing about here on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 :
Ireland, 1920's ; this high-ranking British Army 'war hero' took a day off and, with his bodyguards, decided to spend the day on the banks of an Irish river, relaxing, spot of fishing (!), chit-chat with his armed buddies, few drinks, picnic etc.
They were spotted by an IRA Volunteer who recognised the main man and a small 'Flying Column/Service Unit' was assembled, armed, and transported to where the 'war hero' was...and that brought the picnic to an end...
Dublin, 1920's - this Irishman worked as a type of civil servant in a logistics position in a company which inadvertantly (but not primarily) assisted the foreign presence in Ireland. However, it was only when he accepted a military/political-type advisory role from Westminster that he brought himself to the attention of those opposed to Westminster representation in Ireland...
So do, please, give us a shout on the 30th, 'cause we owe ya flesh on the bone for the above three and eight more to go with it!
Thanks for reading ; hope to see ye back here on the 30th!
Sharon and the team.
