Organisation: Free State

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<p>The former workhouse at Bahaghs near Caherciveen, Co Kerry was used as a makeshift detention centre during the Civil War. In March, 1923, National Army troops took out five republican prisoners, shot them in the legs, and then blew them up. Picture: Alan Landers</p>

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Mick Clifford: Cold-blooded Civil War mass murders reverberate around Kerry a century later

Mick Clifford tells the shameful story of the murder by Free State troops of five young men — and how a senior garda and a civil servant helped thwart the subsequent attempt to cover it up

general

Spike Island exhibition shares stories of soldiers interned during War of Independence

news

Civil War monument vandalised in Kerry

comment-analysis

How the State turned a blind eye to the Ballyseedy killings

news

First-hand views on Rising unveiled in online archive

rugby

Ireland battered by Baby Boks

Ruddock: We have put it up to two of the best teams

Although the Ireland Under-20s have failed to register a point in Pool C of the IRB Junior World Championship, head coach Mike Ruddock has been pleased with their performances so far.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2011

Civil war battle recalled in print

ONE of the most ferocious civil war battles in Limerick is recalled in a new book.

Wed, 12 Mar, 2008

Corry says England will draw strength from adversity

MARTIN CORRY claims England will “draw strength from adversity” when they go into battle as huge World Cup underdogs against South Africa tonight.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2007

New-look Springboks for Lansdowne

South Africa team to face Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday:

Wed, 08 Nov, 2006

Assassinated strongman was not the Free State’s chief executioner

WITH negotiations going on to form a new government in Northern Ireland, this week’s RTÉ documentary on the life of Kevin O’Higgins seemed particularly timely.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2004

Montgomery earns Springbok recall

New South African coach Jake White has recalled Percy Montgomery in his 22-man squad which plays two test matches against Ireland next month.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

Six black players in White’s new-look Springboks squad

SOUTH AFRICAN rugby boss Brian van Rooyen yesterday announced the first national squad under coach Jake White, including six black players, to play Ireland and Wales in tests next month.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

Van der Westhuyzen gets Springbok call

Blue Bulls fullback Jaco van der Westhuyzen has been called into the Springbok squad following the serious injury suffered by centre Jean de Villiers.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2003

De Villiers called into Springbok squad

Western Province centre Jean de Villiers has replaced the injured Gcobani Bobo in South Africa's squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2003

Springboks seek respite from racism rumpus

Overshadowed by the spectre of racism in recent weeks, the Springbok rugby side will be looking to lift their spirits when they get down to business in their first warm-up match for the World Cup against provincial side Free State in Bloemfontein.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2003