Politics & Government

Execution of Irish Republicans including Erskine Childers

Nine members of the Irish Republican Army were executed by firing squad, including author Erskine Childers, who was detained for carrying a revolver. The executions by the Irish Free State marked a significant moment in the violent context of the Irish Civil War, highlighting divisions within the country post-independence. The atmosphere was charged with political and social tensions as the Free State sought to establish its authority.

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