Wikipedia, the Black and Tans, and the ‘R.I.C. Special Reserve’
By David Leeson Who were the Black and Tans? According to Wikipedia: ‘The Black and Tans (Irish: Dúchrónaigh) were constables recruited into the Royal Irish Constabulary (R.I.C.) as …
Book Review: The Black and Tans: A Complete Alphabetical List, Short History and Genealogical Guide
By: Jim Herlihy Published by: Four Courts Press, Dublin 2021 Reviewed By: Seán William Gannon Jim Herlihy is hugely respected amongst historians …
‘A Fiend in Human Shape’? The Life and Crimes of Thomas D. Huckerby
By Seán William Gannon The behaviour of the Black and Tans, the mostly British recruits into the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1920-21, …
The Sack of Balbriggan and British reprisals in Ireland in Autumn 1920
By John Dorney On the night of September 20-21, 1920, four lorry loads of police, the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and their …
Podcast: Commemorating the RIC
On this episode of the Irish History Show Cathal Brennan and John Dorney discuss the recent controversy over the planned commemoration of …
The Parnell Bridge Ambush, Cork, 4 January 1921
By Caoimh Mulvany County Cork was the epicentre of guerrilla warfare in the Irish revolution; a storm that swept over the Provence …
The Black and Tans and Auxiliaries – An Overview
By Seán William Gannon The recent public controversy over the planned state commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) revealed widespread confusion …