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War of Independence: Listowel Mutiny remembered

What is regarded as one of the key events of the War of Independence - a mutiny by police at the RIC baracks in Listowel in 1920 - was marked by local historians in the Co Kerry town on Friday morning.

War of Independence: Listowel Mutiny remembered

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020 - 18:29

Anne Lucey

Former Minister Jimmy Deenihan (right) was among those attending the commemoration. Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan

What is regarded as one of the key events of the War of Independence – a mutiny by police at the RIC baracks in Listowel in 1920 - was marked by local historians in the Co Kerry town on Friday morning.

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War of Independence Place: RIC baracks Place: Listowel Place: Co Kerry Place: Garda Station Person: Jimmy Deenihan Person: Eamon Walsh Person: Patrick Sheeran Person: Deenihan Person: Tony Gaughan Person: Chief Superintendent Person: Donal O'Sullivan Person: Dr Person: Mary McAulliffe Event: War of Independence Event: Listowel Organisation: RIC Organisation: Black and Tans and Auxiliaries

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