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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

FROM 1921 - 'ANTI-SINN FÉIN SOCIETY' MEMBERS PAID A VISIT...

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On the 14th February, 1919, word began to circulate in Maddenstown, the Curragh, County Kildare, and surrounding districts, of a shooting t...
Monday, February 12, 2024

FROM 1922 - BRITISH ARMY FIELD-MARSHALL OFFERS A COMPROMISE...

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From 1921 - three members of this extended family were shot by the IRA for their anti-republican activity, which led to some public unease...
Wednesday, February 07, 2024

CHECKING BOOTS AND BATONS WHEN A SHOT RANG OUT...

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ON THIS DATE (7TH FEBRUARY) 84 YEARS AGO - WESTMINSTER EXECUTES TWO IRA VOLUNTEERS. James McCormack (aka 'James Richards') was born...
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