SCHOOLS’ ESSAY COMPETITION: The killing of RIC Sergeant Henry Cronin, October 1920

An event that encapsulates the intricacies of conflict during the War of Independence. By Aisling Gallagher In the period 1919–21, Offaly seemed relatively quiet when compared with hotbeds of rebellious activity such as Cork, Tipperary or Kerry. In fact, there were consequential attacks and ambushes carried out by not one but two Offaly IRA brigades, ... Read more

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