Allihies Barracks Raid - Constable Neenan Shot 12.February.1920 County Cork was the scene of another attack on an RIC barracks at the village of Allihies, which led to the death of Constable Michael Neenan. Located twelve miles from Castletownbere, the people of Allihies were taken by surprise when the IRA attacked the barrack on 12 February. Once again, every preparation was made to deny any chance of reinforcements arr...
IRA volunteer Seamus O’Brien Shot Rathdrum Wicklow After a month of intense IRA activity across the country, the War of Independence continued unabated in February 1920. Becoming more daring in the process, the IRA continued to target the RIC and their barracks. Elsewhere, local issues and tensions would also surface, and in some cases they become embroiled in the struggle for Independence. February 1920 would be a mont...
After a month of intense IRA activity across the country, the War of Independence continued unabated in February 1920. Becoming more daring in the process, the IRA continued to target the RIC and their barracks. Elsewhere, local issues and tensions would also surface, and in some cases they become embroiled in the struggle for Independence. February 1920 would be a month of chaos across the country. The ‘latest chapter...
After a month of intense IRA activity across the country, the War of Independence continued unabated in February 1920. Becoming more daring in the process, the IRA continued to target the RIC and their barracks. Elsewhere, local issues and tensions would also surface, and in some cases they become embroiled in the struggle for Independence. February 1920 would be a month of chaos across the country. REVOLVER RULE - EX - C...
Dr Lambert House Bomb Attack After a month of intense IRA activity across the country, the War of Independence continued unabated in February 1920. Becoming more daring in the process, the IRA continued to target the RIC and their barracks. Elsewhere, local issues and tensions would also surface, and in some cases they become embroiled in the struggle for Independence. February 1920 would be a month of chaos across the coun...
After a month of intense IRA activity across the country, the War of Independence continued unabated in February 1920. Becoming more daring in the process, the IRA continued to target the RIC and their barracks. Elsewhere, local issues and tensions would also surface, and in some cases they become embroiled in the struggle for Independence. February 1920 would be a month of chaos across the country. On 1 February 1920 th...
In January 1920 the War of Independence intensified with the IRA carrying out a number of offensives in almost every county. To mark the anniversary of this aspect of the campaign, this month we offer stories about the conflict as reported by the newspapers of the day. Sergeant AM Sullivan K.C. Train Attacked On the 9 January 1920 a sensational attack occurred on Sergeant AM Sullivan K.C., one of the most distinguish...
In January 1920 the War of Independence intensified with the IRA carrying out a number of offensives in almost every county. To mark the anniversary of this aspect of the campaign, this month we offer stories about the conflict as reported by the newspapers of the day. Walpole Ranch Ambush 26.January.1920 Roscommon was a county that witnessed a number of cattle drives during the days of the Ranch War in the early part ...
In January 1920 the War of Independence intensified with the IRA carrying out a number of offensives in almost every county. To mark the anniversary of this aspect of the campaign, this month we offer stories about the conflict as reported by the newspapers of the day. Major Edwards Rathduff Stud Mystery Raid 25.January.1920 In late January 1920, a month which witnessed numerous raids on Irish country houses, a somewhat ...
The world's oldest and largest Irish Newspaper Archives continues to grow. We have updated the archive with the following new content: The new content update fills many of the missing periods for the early years of the Belfast Newsletter. To show how the new content changes the Belfast Newsletter's holdings we have created a table below showing the existing and updated content. The Belfast Newsletter: 188...