#OnThisDay 1921 Dublin IRA attack & set fire to Custom House as De Valera required a show of force. It is a military failure as the IRA, were hugely outnumbered & outgunned. 5 killed & 80 arrested. Four civilians are also killed.

#OnThisDay 1921 Dublin IRA attack & set fire to Custom House as De Valera required a show of force. It is a military failure as the IRA, were hugely outnumbered & outgunned. 5 killed & 80 arrested. Four civilians are also killed.
