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Ivan Lennon's Blog – November 2015 Archive (2)
Heroic Rescue Bid Leaves 2 Dead -- Part 5: Trauma at the Burgery
On the morning of the 19th, George Plunkett, the ranking officer that night, visiting from GHQ, no doubt aware of the withdrawal from Durrow and other engagements due to want of ammunition, recommended a return to the ambush site to secure supplies possibly left from the night…
ContinueAdded by Ivan Lennon on November 17, 2015 at 9:30pm — No Comments
The Execution of RIC Sgt. Hickey -- Part 4: Trauma at the Burgery
What followed next was a scene that has occurred numerous times when Irish rebels were faced with the question of what to do with an informer. Irish history and literature are replete with references to this scourge of failed rebellions. Liam O' Flaherty's character Gypo Nolan betrayed his former…
Added by Ivan Lennon on November 5, 2015 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment
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