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The ‘horrid lash’: flogging in garrison towns

by igt_admin Posted on January 19, 2015

One December morning in 1845 the ‘loud and agonizing cries of a person apparently in the extremes of bodily torture and anguish’ echoed through the streets of Castlebar, County Mayo. In the town’s barrack a sergeant of the 30th Regiment … Continue reading →

Posted in Barracks, Britain, Cavalry, Co Kilkenny, Co Mayo, Co Tipperary, Court Martial, Earl of Cardigan, Flogging, General Haynau, History, Ireland, James Brudenell, Military, O'Donovan Rossa, Prison, Punishment, Slavery | Comments Off

What is a garrison town?

by igt_admin Posted on March 2, 2012

Garrison town: it’s an odd name to call any town. After all, many urban areas started off with fortifications built and occupied by soldiers. Strong walls were built to keep the marauders out and to protect the law-abiding traders and … Continue reading →

Posted in Barracks, Co Cavan, Co Mayo, Co Tipperary, Co Westmeath, History, Ireland, Military, Urban | Comments Off

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