Dan Breen and Seán Treacy shoot out in Drumcondra 1920

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#OnThisDay 1920 Dan Breen & Seán Treacy shoot their way out of a British Army raid on the house they were staying at in Drumcondra, killing two British officers (The brother of one of the officers, Smyth from Co. Down was also shot earlier in the war). Breen was shot 4 times &was taken to the Mater hospital. Treacy was not seriously wounded. Professor Carolan, the owner of the house was also shot in the raid and died some weeks later.

#Ireland #History #Dublin

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Hi, I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now. I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in. Hope you enjoy.

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