Royal Irish Constabulary & Dublin Metropolitan Police Memorials

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RIC Auxiliary Division Uniform & Weapons

The Auxiliary Division of the Royal Irish Constabulary (ADRIC), generally known as the Auxiliaries or Auxies, was a  paramilitary unit of the RIC. They were a ruthless , efficient  and notorious force during the war of Independence and were involved in many atrocities agains the Irish people. Pictured below are are the uniform and weapons of this unit,weapons with  [...]

Royal Irish Constabulary & Dublin Metropolitan Police Memorials

James Langton has sent the following photos in Glasnevin, and poses the question:  "There are also similar in mount Jerome. These are fine monuments and all are remembered on it except those who are in family plots, so why another?" Indeed, they are fine monuments and we believe in the right place. At the end of the [...]

Controversy regarding a proposed memorial to The RIC and Black and Tans

Thought you all might be interested in this: The Garda Siochana Retired Members Association wishes to erect a memorial to the RIC, including the Black and Tans apparently. To see the full article please read the link below and when you are finished please see a letter on this post sent by James Langton that he [...]

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