| Derniers ajouts - R.I.C agus An Garda Siochana |
Constable Michael Sugruevu 338 foisSeated on right in photograph, Michael Sugrue was one of three brothers who joined the Police. They were natives of Everaugh, Co Kerry. Although most of his service was in Beara, this photograph was taken in Carrick-On-Suir where he also served. On Disbandment of the R.I.C. in 1922 he returned to Castletownbere where he farmed until his death in the early 1970’s
01 Mars 2009
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Garda Sgt. Michael Walsh, Adrigolevu 213 foisMichael was the Sgt. there from 1926 - 1945. An outstanding footballer, he played with Adrigole and was on the Beara team that won the county senior championship in the 1930’s. He is pictured with his daughter Joan, Gardai Colman and Joe Kilduff at the Adrigole Barracks21 Décembre 2008
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The First Garda in Allihies Early 1920'svu 222 fois21 Décembre 2008
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King Edward VII Commemoration Medal, 1903 (Ireland) vu 188 foisThis Medal was awarded to Sergeant William Ruth R.I.C during a Royal visit to Castletown Berehaven on the 1st August 1903 by King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
On the left, Hibernia can be seen looking over Kingstown (Dun Laoghaire) Harbour with the Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert III in the Background.
26 Juin 2008
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The Barracksvu 258 foisWest End, Castletownbere early 1900's28 Mai 2008
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Barracksvu 338 foisThe successful attack on the Allihies R.I.C. barracks 192026 Mai 2008
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James Breenvu 209 foisPicture taken on his Wedding Day in 1896. He married Annie McCarthy, daughter of Felix and Annie McCarthy. He was a native of Sneem. His son Jack owned the Millbrook Hotel while another son Jim was a dentist26 Mai 2008
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John Hurleyvu 272 foisJohn Hurley was a native of Fuhir, Castletownbere and was shot dead on duty while attempting to arrest a suspect outside Tipperary Town on 26th April 1916. A Sergeant O’Rourke was also fatally wounded in the same incident.
Constable Hurley was buried in the North Road Cemetery and a Celtic Cross was erected in his memory. The inscription reads: - R.I.P. “Erected to the memory of John Hurley (24 years) who died 26 April 1916 from wounds received whilst gallantly doing his duty as a member of The Royal Irish Constabulary. Erected by his sorrowing parents and by the subscribers of the Irish Police and Constabulary Fund”
26 Mai 2008
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Constable Michael Neemanvu 286 fois26 Mai 2008
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Pat Shea's Niecevu 231 foisTaken outside Castletownbere Barracks. Date unknown26 Mai 2008
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Terrence McCabevu 179 foisSgt. Terrence McCabe26 Mai 2008
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Sergeant William Ruth R.I.C.vu 279 foisLate 1800’s early 1900’s. Sgt Ruth lived on the West End, Castletownbere after retiring from the R.I.C.26 Mai 2008
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