1921 Hannah Carey became the last person to die in the Irish War of Independence. Walking down a street in Killarney, she was shot in the throat by a RIC constable who drove around a corner firing his gun. 15 minutes later, the Truce came into effect.

The Irish at War

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#OnThisDay 1921 Hannah Carey became the last person to die in the Irish War of Independence. Walking down a street in Killarney, she was shot in the throat by a RIC constable who drove around a corner firing his gun. 15 minutes later, the Truce came into effect. #Ireland #History

10:39 PM · Jul 11, 2025

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