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  3. IMAGO History, Archive, Irish War of Independence 1919–1921

IMAGO History, Archive, Irish War of Independence 1919–1921

Sep 25, 2026

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  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Destruction at the Four Courts, during The Easter Rising Destruction at the the Four Courts, during The Easter Rising also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing an independent Irish Republic. Early on Monday morning, 24 April 1916, roughly 1,200 Volunteers and Citizen Army members took over strongpoints in Dublin city centre. Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_037_0504.jpg, Destruction; Four Courts; Easter Rising; Easter Rebellion; Ireland; armed insurrection; Irish rep Copyright: xx

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Destruction at the Four Courts, during The Easter Rising Destruction at the the Four Courts, during The Easter Rising also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing an independent Irish Republic. Early on Monday morning, 24 April 1916, roughly 1,200 Volunteers and Citizen Army members took over strongpoints in Dublin city centre. Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_037_0504.jpg, Destruction; Four Courts; Easter Rising; Easter Rebellion; Ireland; armed insurrection; Irish rep Copyright: xx

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED An engraving depicting the York Street Flax Mill, Belfast An engraving depicting the York Street Flax Mill, Belfast. Founded by Mulholland in 1830 when the population of Belfast was approximately 50,000: by 1866 the population was 150,000. Dated 19th century Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_136_0702.jpg, York Street Flax Mill; Belfast; Mulholland; 1830; population; 50,000; 1866; 150,000; engraving; 19th century; industrial revolution; textile industry; historical building; architecture; Northern Ireland; urban development; industrialization; cityscape; urban growth; historical landmark; industrial heritage; Irish history; manufacturing; Copyright: xx

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED An engraving depicting the York Street Flax Mill, Belfast An engraving depicting the York Street Flax Mill, Belfast. Founded by Mulholland in 1830 when the population of Belfast was approximately 50,000: by 1866 the population was 150,000. Dated 19th century Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_136_0702.jpg, York Street Flax Mill; Belfast; Mulholland; 1830; population; 50,000; 1866; 150,000; engraving; 19th century; industrial revolution; textile industry; historical building; architecture; Northern Ireland; urban development; industrialization; cityscape; urban growth; historical landmark; industrial heritage; Irish history; manufacturing; Copyright: xx

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Photograph of armed soldiers guarding the four court after the battle of the four courts Photograph of armed soldiers guarding the four court after the battle of the four courts, Dublin. Dated 1916 Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_058_0105.jpg, Armed soldiers; Four Courts; Dublin; Battle of the Four Courts; 1916; Soldiers guarding; Historical; Military; Ireland; Conflict; War; Protection; Security; Uniforms; Guns; History; Irish Rebellion; Rebellion; Revolution; Armed forces; Defense; Guarding; Architecture; Building; Courthouse; Dublin history; Irish history; Irish independence; Nationalism; Rebellion aftermath; Irish Civil War. Copyright: xWorldxHistoryxArchivex

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Photograph of armed soldiers guarding the four court after the battle of the four courts Photograph of armed soldiers guarding the four court after the battle of the four courts, Dublin. Dated 1916 Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_058_0105.jpg, Armed soldiers; Four Courts; Dublin; Battle of the Four Courts; 1916; Soldiers guarding; Historical; Military; Ireland; Conflict; War; Protection; Security; Uniforms; Guns; History; Irish Rebellion; Rebellion; Revolution; Armed forces; Defense; Guarding; Architecture; Building; Courthouse; Dublin history; Irish history; Irish independence; Nationalism; Rebellion aftermath; Irish Civil War. Copyright: xWorldxHistoryxArchivex

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Destruction at the Four Courts, during The Easter Rising Destruction at the the Four Courts, during The Easter Rising also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing an independent Irish Republic. Early on Monday morning, 24 April 1916, roughly 1,200 Volunteers and Citizen Army members took over strongpoints in Dublin city centre. Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_037_0504.jpg, Destruction; Four Courts; Easter Rising; Easter Rebellion; Ireland; armed insurrection; Irish rep Copyright: xx

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Destruction at the Four Courts, during The Easter Rising Destruction at the the Four Courts, during The Easter Rising also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing an independent Irish Republic. Early on Monday morning, 24 April 1916, roughly 1,200 Volunteers and Citizen Army members took over strongpoints in Dublin city centre. Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_037_0504.jpg, Destruction; Four Courts; Easter Rising; Easter Rebellion; Ireland; armed insurrection; Irish rep Copyright: xx

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Eamon de Valera declining the Ottawa Conference on tariffs, Punch cartoon by L Ravenhill, 6 July 1932. Eamon De Valera (1882-1975) American-born Irish statesman, declining the opportunity to attend the Ottawa Conference on tarriffs because oh his duties at home in the Irish Free State, where he had just come into power,. Cartoon by L Ravenhill from Punch (London, 6 July 1932.) Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_007_0215.jpg, Eamon De Valera; Irish statesman; Ottawa Conference; tariffs; duties at home; Irish Free State; power; L Ravenhill; Punch; London; 1932; political cartoon; declining opportunity; American-born; leader; politician; h Copyright: xx

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Eamon de Valera declining the Ottawa Conference on tariffs, Punch cartoon by L Ravenhill, 6 July 1932. Eamon De Valera (1882-1975) American-born Irish statesman, declining the opportunity to attend the Ottawa Conference on tarriffs because oh his duties at home in the Irish Free State, where he had just come into power,. Cartoon by L Ravenhill from Punch (London, 6 July 1932.) Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_007_0215.jpg, Eamon De Valera; Irish statesman; Ottawa Conference; tariffs; duties at home; Irish Free State; power; L Ravenhill; Punch; London; 1932; political cartoon; declining opportunity; American-born; leader; politician; h Copyright: xx

  • Orig. caption... POPPY RIOTS IN DUBLIN. Riotous scenes occurred in Dublin following Armistice Day celebrations. Police made baton charges against a mob of 2000 youths who pounced upon people wearing poppies and tore them from their coats. A group of participants in the celebrations who carried the Union Jack were attacked, and after the police had cleared things the Union Jack was confiscated. Photo shows:- The Union Jack which was afterwards confiscated by the police as it is contrary to orders to carry it in the Free State, and some of the participants who carried it and were attacked. November 12th 1932 Note. Armistice Day was celebrated on November 11 in the years 1919-1938 in memory of those who fell in the First World War. Hand in poc Copyright: xx MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATED WITH THE BRITISH FLAG

    Orig. caption... POPPY RIOTS IN DUBLIN. Riotous scenes occurred in Dublin following Armistice Day celebrations. Police made baton charges against a mob of 2000 youths who pounced upon people wearing poppies and tore them from their coats. A group of participants in the celebrations who carried the Union Jack were attacked, and after the police had cleared things the Union Jack was confiscated. Photo shows:- The Union Jack which was afterwards confiscated by the police as it is contrary to orders to carry it in the Free State, and some of the participants who carried it and were attacked. November 12th 1932 Note. Armistice Day was celebrated on November 11 in the years 1919-1938 in memory of those who fell in the First World War. Hand in poc Copyright: xx MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATED WITH THE BRITISH FLAG

  • Orig caption EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN DUBLIN Arrival of his excellency cardinal Lauri, papal regate at Kin Copyright: xx CARDINAL LAURI ARRIVES AT THE CONGRESS IN DUBLIN

    Orig caption EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN DUBLIN Arrival of his excellency cardinal Lauri, papal regate at Kin Copyright: xx CARDINAL LAURI ARRIVES AT THE CONGRESS IN DUBLIN

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED A Tank Breaking up Crowds of Demonstrators in Dublin, 1920. Outside Dublin s Mountjoy Prison, holding so many of their friends, angry crowds showed the spirit of their city by demonstrations that only heavy armour could break up. But could that spirit really be broken up? Whoever was arrested, there was always someone fresh to hold up the flag of Irish independence. Always someone a-wearing of the green . From Time To Remember - The Plunge Into Peace, 1920 (Reel 4); events of 1920 - weddings, women s rights, industrial unrest and problems in Ireland Copyright:xBritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO, ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:BritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED A Tank Breaking up Crowds of Demonstrators in Dublin, 1920. Outside Dublin s Mountjoy Prison, holding so many of their friends, angry crowds showed the spirit of their city by demonstrations that only heavy armour could break up. But could that spirit really be broken up? Whoever was arrested, there was always someone fresh to hold up the flag of Irish independence. Always someone a-wearing of the green . From Time To Remember - The Plunge Into Peace, 1920 (Reel 4); events of 1920 - weddings, women s rights, industrial unrest and problems in Ireland Copyright:xBritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO, ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:BritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED British Soldiers Holding Back Crowds of Demonstrators in Dublin as a Tank Moves Through to Break Them Up, 1920. Outside Dublin s Mountjoy Prison, holding so many of their friends, angry crowds showed the spirit of their city by demonstrations that only heavy armour could break up. But could that spirit really be broken up? . From Time To Remember - The Plunge Into Peace, 1920 (Reel 4); events of 1920 - weddings, women s rights, industrial unrest and problems in Ireland Copyright:xBritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO, ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:BritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED British Soldiers Holding Back Crowds of Demonstrators in Dublin as a Tank Moves Through to Break Them Up, 1920. Outside Dublin s Mountjoy Prison, holding so many of their friends, angry crowds showed the spirit of their city by demonstrations that only heavy armour could break up. But could that spirit really be broken up? . From Time To Remember - The Plunge Into Peace, 1920 (Reel 4); events of 1920 - weddings, women s rights, industrial unrest and problems in Ireland Copyright:xBritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO, ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:BritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Crowds Parting and Being Held Back by Soldiers for Armoured Cars to Pass Through the Streets in Dublin, 1920. In Dublin s fair city, armoured cars were used to break up hostile and unruly mobs of demonstrators. It might have been effective, and no doubt it gave the drivers a sense of power, but in truth, it was really no way to rule a fair city . From Time To Remember - The Plunge Into Peace, 1920 (Reel 4); events of 1920 - weddings, women s rights, industrial unrest and problems in Ireland Copyright:xBritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO, ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:BritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Crowds Parting and Being Held Back by Soldiers for Armoured Cars to Pass Through the Streets in Dublin, 1920. In Dublin s fair city, armoured cars were used to break up hostile and unruly mobs of demonstrators. It might have been effective, and no doubt it gave the drivers a sense of power, but in truth, it was really no way to rule a fair city . From Time To Remember - The Plunge Into Peace, 1920 (Reel 4); events of 1920 - weddings, women s rights, industrial unrest and problems in Ireland Copyright:xBritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO, ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:BritishxPathexLtd HeritagexImagesxBritishxPathexLtdx IMAGO

  • Revolt in Dublin, Irish Independence, c.1920 (b w photo) 1700987 Revolt in Dublin, Irish Independence, c.1920 (b w photo); (add.info.: The Irish War of Independence (Irish: Cogadh na Saoirse) or Anglo-Irish War was a guerrilla war fought in Ireland from 1919 to 1921 between the Irish Republican Army (IRA, the army of the Irish Republic) and British forces: the British Army, along with the quasi-military Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and its paramilitary forces the Auxiliaries and Ulster Special Constabulary (USC). It was part of the Irish revolutionary period.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1700987

    Revolt in Dublin, Irish Independence, c.1920 (b w photo) 1700987 Revolt in Dublin, Irish Independence, c.1920 (b w photo); (add.info.: The Irish War of Independence (Irish: Cogadh na Saoirse) or Anglo-Irish War was a guerrilla war fought in Ireland from 1919 to 1921 between the Irish Republican Army (IRA, the army of the Irish Republic) and British forces: the British Army, along with the quasi-military Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and its paramilitary forces the Auxiliaries and Ulster Special Constabulary (USC). It was part of the Irish revolutionary period.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1700987

  • EAMON DE VALERA (1882-1975). Irish political leader. In New York. Photograph, c1921. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0650793

    EAMON DE VALERA (1882-1975). Irish political leader. In New York. Photograph, c1921. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0650793

  • EAMON DE VALERA (1882-1975). Irish political leader. Photograph, c1920. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0527085

    EAMON DE VALERA (1882-1975). Irish political leader. Photograph, c1920. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0527085

  • The King making his appeal for peace to the people of Ireland in the City Hall, illustration from The Queen , July 2nd 1921 (b w photo) XJF347933 The King making his appeal for peace to the people of Ireland in the City Hall, illustration from The Queen , July 2nd 1921 (b w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George V (1865-1936) of the United Kingdom; Queen Mary of Teck (1867-1953); Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972);). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 347933

    The King making his appeal for peace to the people of Ireland in the City Hall, illustration from The Queen , July 2nd 1921 (b w photo) XJF347933 The King making his appeal for peace to the people of Ireland in the City Hall, illustration from The Queen , July 2nd 1921 (b w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George V (1865-1936) of the United Kingdom; Queen Mary of Teck (1867-1953); Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972);). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 347933

  • Eamon De Valera 1837871 Eamon De Valera by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Eamon de Valera (1882-1975) a leader of Ireland s struggle for independence from Britain in the early 20th Century, thrice Irish Prime Minister, he finished his career as President of Ireland in 1959-1973, here with David Griffith, Count Plunkett maire de Dublin, Miss Brennam Mrs Farham, Miss O Connor and behind Childers, Dr Fannan, R Barton in july 1921). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1837871

    Eamon De Valera 1837871 Eamon De Valera by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Eamon de Valera (1882-1975) a leader of Ireland s struggle for independence from Britain in the early 20th Century, thrice Irish Prime Minister, he finished his career as President of Ireland in 1959-1973, here with David Griffith, Count Plunkett maire de Dublin, Miss Brennam Mrs Farham, Miss O Connor and behind Childers, Dr Fannan, R Barton in july 1921). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1837871

  • Destruction of Liberty Hall, Easter Rising, Dublin, 24th April 1916 (b w photo) 1699714 Destruction of Liberty Hall, Easter Rising, Dublin, 24th April 1916 (b w photo); (add.info.: The Easter Rising (Irish: Eiri Amach na Casca), also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1699714

    Destruction of Liberty Hall, Easter Rising, Dublin, 24th April 1916 (b w photo) 1699714 Destruction of Liberty Hall, Easter Rising, Dublin, 24th April 1916 (b w photo); (add.info.: The Easter Rising (Irish: Eiri Amach na Casca), also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1699714

  • Barricades at Townsend Street, Easter Rising, Dublin, 24th April 1916 (b w photo) 1699613 Barricades at Townsend Street, Easter Rising, Dublin, 24th April 1916 (b w photo); (add.info.: The Easter Rising (Irish: Eiri Amach na Casca), also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1699613

    Barricades at Townsend Street, Easter Rising, Dublin, 24th April 1916 (b w photo) 1699613 Barricades at Townsend Street, Easter Rising, Dublin, 24th April 1916 (b w photo); (add.info.: The Easter Rising (Irish: Eiri Amach na Casca), also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1699613

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED . Irish Guards Daily Mail War Correspondent Valentine Wiliams (1882 - 1946) was the son of G Edward Williams, Chief Editor of the Reuters News Agency. After being privately educated in Germany, he joined Reuters as a sub editor in 1902. In 1909, Williams became a reporter for the Daily Mail (then the most popular British newspaper and the first to achieve a daily circulation of one million copies). In this capacity, he reported on international events such as the Portuguese Revolution of 1910 and the Balkan Wars of 1912 - 1913. During the early stages of the First World War, reporters were not permitted direct access to the Western Front. Williams therefore obtained a commission with the Irish Guards in December 1915. He saw action during t Copyright: xpiemagsx piemagwarw13102023-1547 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED . Irish Guards Daily Mail War Correspondent Valentine Wiliams (1882 - 1946) was the son of G Edward Williams, Chief Editor of the Reuters News Agency. After being privately educated in Germany, he joined Reuters as a sub editor in 1902. In 1909, Williams became a reporter for the Daily Mail (then the most popular British newspaper and the first to achieve a daily circulation of one million copies). In this capacity, he reported on international events such as the Portuguese Revolution of 1910 and the Balkan Wars of 1912 - 1913. During the early stages of the First World War, reporters were not permitted direct access to the Western Front. Williams therefore obtained a commission with the Irish Guards in December 1915. He saw action during t Copyright: xpiemagsx piemagwarw13102023-1547 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

  • ARCHIVE 1916 Soldiers at a barricade on Talbot Street in Dublin during the Passport Rebellion which was the start of the Irish Civil War in 1920 22 DUBLIN IRELAND Ireland Eire x194x Copyright: xOkändxfotografx

    ARCHIVE 1916 Soldiers at a barricade on Talbot Street in Dublin during the Passport Rebellion which was the start of the Irish Civil War in 1920 22 DUBLIN IRELAND Ireland Eire x194x Copyright: xOkändxfotografx

  • Ireland Cortege de funerailles des officiers anglais tues tues tués a Dublin le Monde illustre en 1920 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH13398

    Ireland Cortege de funerailles des officiers anglais tues tues tués a Dublin le Monde illustre en 1920 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH13398

  • A British tank , The Rebel , photographed in Dublin with British soldiers 1920, Ireland Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1375731

    A British tank , The Rebel , photographed in Dublin with British soldiers 1920, Ireland Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1375731

  • Scene of the murder of Lieutenant Mahon , one of the British Officers , at No.22 Lower Mount Street, Dublin - showing the bullet holes in the window. Fourteen men, a mixture of British Army intelligence officers, Royal Irish Constabulary officers and civilians (the Cairo Gang ) , were assassinated on the morning of 21 November 1920 by the IRA ., Ireland Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1363078

    Scene of the murder of Lieutenant Mahon , one of the British Officers , at No.22 Lower Mount Street, Dublin - showing the bullet holes in the window. Fourteen men, a mixture of British Army intelligence officers, Royal Irish Constabulary officers and civilians (the Cairo Gang ) , were assassinated on the morning of 21 November 1920 by the IRA ., Ireland Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1363078

  • Victims of the murder gang ; Officers killed in Dublin . Fourteen men, a mixture of British Army intelligence officers, Royal Irish Constabulary officers and civilians (the Cairo Gang ) , were assassinated on the morning of 21 November 1920 by the IRA ., Ireland Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1363076

    Victims of the murder gang ; Officers killed in Dublin . Fourteen men, a mixture of British Army intelligence officers, Royal Irish Constabulary officers and civilians (the Cairo Gang ) , were assassinated on the morning of 21 November 1920 by the IRA ., Ireland Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1363076

  • The Irish Extremists idea of waging war ; Murder most evil . An artists impression of one of the well organised murders of British intelligence officers - the Cairo Gang by the IRA . Fourteen men, a mixture of British Army intelligence officers, Royal Irish Constabulary officers and civilians (the Cairo Gang ) , were assassinated on the morning of 21 November 1920 by the IRA ., Ireland Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1363079

    The Irish Extremists idea of waging war ; Murder most evil . An artists impression of one of the well organised murders of British intelligence officers - the Cairo Gang by the IRA . Fourteen men, a mixture of British Army intelligence officers, Royal Irish Constabulary officers and civilians (the Cairo Gang ) , were assassinated on the morning of 21 November 1920 by the IRA ., Ireland Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1363079

  • Black and Tans - 1921 All that was left of a row of houses in Clonard Street after the Black and Tans burned Balbriggan. The Black and Tans, more properly known as the Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force, was one of two paramilitary forces employed by the Royal Irish Constabulary from 1920 to 1921, to suppress revolution in Ireland and the IRA. Â UnitedArchives00114047

    Black and Tans - 1921 All that was left of a row of houses in Clonard Street after the Black and Tans burned Balbriggan. The Black and Tans, more properly known as the Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force, was one of two paramilitary forces employed by the Royal Irish Constabulary from 1920 to 1921, to suppress revolution in Ireland and the IRA. Â UnitedArchives00114047

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