With nine fatalities, the Custom House attack took more lives than any other single incident in the Anglo-Irish conflict in Dublin since Bloody Sunday at Croke Park on 20 November 1920. However many other lives were affected as a result of the Burning. Families were bereaved or deprived of bread-winners through arrests, causing financial hardships. In addition, a number of people caught up in the events on 25 May 1921 suffered injuries. We have previously covered the IRA and Auxiliary casualties. Here we have a brief look at the civilians hurt that day, based on names and details in press reports (which were scanty). The Freeman’s Journal published the most comprehensive information.Caught Up In ChaosOn 25 May, all occupants of ...
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