Arming the IRA – BGHS Talk

Arming the IRA – BGHS Talk

by | Oct 22, 2021 | Waterford history

Arming the IRA – Running guns into Waterford Harbour 1921 By early summer of 1921, the IRA was facing a crisis in its conflict with British forces – a severe shortage of arms and ammunition.  This shortage was threatening to curtail operations by the active...