1922 The IRA garrison at the Four Courts surrendered its position. Orders to surrender arrived from Oscar Traynor but were ignored at first but as the situation deteriorated, Ernie O’Malley, the commander on the ground, conceded.

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#OnThisDay 1922 The IRA garrison at the Four Courts surrendered its position. Orders to surrender arrived from Oscar Traynor but were ignored at first but as the situation deteriorated, Ernie O’Malley, the commander on the ground, conceded. #Ireland #History

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