The undercover war: spies in Cork were not shot on mere suspicion

I WATCHED with interest the recent edition of Hidden History (RTÉ, October 23), entitled ‘The Killings at Coolacrease’.

By allowing both sides of the debate to air their views, the producers ensured that the viewing public would be in a position to make an informed decision on the controversial events at Coolacrease in 1921.

However, I must take issue with one aspect of the programme. While discussing the execution of spies in the region, the presenter made the allegation that “in other parts of the country, notably Cork, alleged informers were shot without much hard evidence”.