Historical Events tagged with "mountjoy"

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Crime & Law

Daring Helicopter Escape from Mountjoy Prison

October 31st, 1973 51 years ago

Three Provisional Irish Republican Army members executed a daring escape from Mountjoy Prison in Dublin by hijacking a helicopter, which landed in the prison exercise yard. The escape involved meticulous planning and the use of a stolen helicopter to facilitate their flight to freedom, marking a significant event in the struggles surrounding the Irish Troubles.

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Politics & Government

Execution of Six IRA Members in Dublin

March 14th, 1921 104 years ago

Six members of the Forgotten Ten, a group of Irish Republican Army activists, were hanged in Mountjoy Prison in Dublin following their conviction for involvement in violent acts against British rule in Ireland. The executions were part of the British government's efforts to suppress the ongoing Irish War of Independence, which sought to establish an independent Irish Republic. The hanged men, known for their commitment to the cause of Irish nationalism, became martyrs for their supporters, igniting further resistance against British control.

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