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1. 'The Extreme Penalty'. Refers to 'undisguisedly murderous order', found 'upon an irregular' in Kilkenny, signed by Mr Eamon Aylward regarding the 'extreme penalty' for commandeered labour not obeying the order to make roads impassable. (2 copies) 2. Saorstat na h-Eireann. 'An attempt is being made by certain politicians to force Ireland into War with England against the will of the Irish people. In upholding the will of the Irish people many members of the National Army have been killed...They are your own Kith and Kin. Give them your full support.' (2 copies)

Reference:

U271/H/3/H/4

Date:

18 Jul 1922

Title:

Large leaflet/news-sheet, Irish Free State/Pro-Treaty. 'War Special TRUTH/

The Irish Government, the Irish Army and the Irish People'. Level: Item Extent: 4pp Part of: U271/H/3/H Scope and Content: 'Remember...that the Irish Nation has broken the tyranny of centuries and that the Irish Government and the Irish Army are the symbols of guarantees of your future freedom...Remember your duty....and you will win...The trail of the Irregulars is a trail of fire and destruction...The Army is bravely trying to rid the Nation of this menace...Our irregular propagandists find it easier to lie for Ireland than to die for Ireland...'. 'What Does Labour Want?....Does the Labour Party approve of the antics of the Irregulars....?'

Reference:

U271/H/3/H/5

Date:

16 Jul 1922

Title:

Large leaflet/news-sheet, Irish Free State/Pro-Treaty. War Special, The Irish

People'. No. 1 Level:

Item

Extent: Part of:

4pp

U271/H/3/H

Scope and Content:

Reference:

U271/H/3/H/6

Date:

nd [1922]

Title: Level:

An t-Óglach (The Volunteer) News-sheet

Item

Extent: Part of:

2pp

U271/H/3/H

Scope and Content: Printed pro-Treaty/ National (Free State) Army news sheet, 'The Official Organ of the Army'. Refers to actions by 'Irregulars' including attack on Aungier Street and North Frederick Street, destruction of Ballycotton pier, guerilla warfare against one's own people', Mr. Aylward's 'notorious dispatch', Knockmaroon murders, Wexford train ambush. Also

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