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Crowd in Dublin being fired upon without orders by men of the Kings Own Scottish
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Crowd in Dublin being fired upon without orders by men of the Kings Own Scottish
Crowd in Dublin being fired upon without orders by men of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. The incident had taken place after gun-running by the Irish National Volunteers at Howth, and a crowd hurled abuse at soldiers in Bachelors Walk. The shots fired led to the death of three Dubliners. Date: 1914
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This haunting image captures the chaotic scene on Bachelors Walk in Dublin, Ireland, in 1914, during a time of intense political unrest and the struggle for independence from British rule. The incident depicted in the photograph occurred following the gun-running by the Irish National Volunteers at Howth, an event that ignited tensions between the Irish population and the British military. In the photograph, a large crowd gathers on the street, their faces a mix of anger, fear, and determination. Soldiers of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers, dressed in their uniforms, stand at the ready, their rifles at the ready. Suddenly, without orders, the soldiers open fire into the crowd. The result was tragic, with three innocent Dubliners losing their lives in the hail of bullets. The panic that ensued was palpable, with people running for cover and chaos reigning on the streets. The incident further fueled the flames of the Irish independence movement and added to the growing sense of unrest and tension in the country. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the turbulent history of Ireland and the sacrifices made during the fight for independence. It serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of political conflict and the importance of peaceful resolution. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the Irish people during a time of great upheaval and change.
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