Josephine O’Donoghue

Josephine O’Donoghue: Daughter of retired RIC head constable.

Brought to light by Dr John Borgonovo of University College Cork’s book, Florence and Josephine O’Donoghue’s War of Independence, Josephine’s role during this time is as remarkable as it is hard to believe.

While working in Victoria Barracks, she sought to become an IRA spy for reasons that go far beyond nationalism.