Irish Newspaper Archive

Posted on February 13, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

 ‘the disgraceful nature of terrorism’ The Belfast Newsletter reported in February 1920 that lawlessness in the south of Ireland was getting out of hand and that everyday life in many counties was disturbed. The Kerry Milk case in that month reflected such sentiments or as the newspaper claimed, ‘the disgraceful nature of terrorism’. The issue was linked to the two attempts which were made on the life of Sergeant A...

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Posted on February 12, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

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...

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Posted on February 11, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

 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...

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Posted on February 10, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

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...

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Posted on February 4, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

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...

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Posted on February 4, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

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...

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Posted on February 4, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

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...

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Posted on January 27, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

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...

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Posted on January 27, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

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 ...

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Posted on January 25, 2020 | Posted by Philip Martin.

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 ...

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