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General Richard James Mulcahy (1886-1971).
General Richard James Mulcahy (1886-1971).
He served as Michael Collin’s Chief of Staff and Minister for Defence under the Cosgrave administration. He frequently clashed with O’Higgins over his [...]
W. T. Cosgrave, president of the Irish Free State, leaves 10 Downing Street during the Imperial Conference of Dominion and Government delegates, October 1926.
W. T. Cosgrave, president of the Irish Free State, leaves 10 Downing Street during the Imperial Conference of Dominion and Government delegates, October 1926.
A large crowd gathers at the site of Kevin O
A large crowd gathers at the site of Kevin O'Higgins fatal shooting.
Front page of the Irish Times, Monday 11 July 1927
Front page of the Irish Times, Monday 11 July 1927
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The O'Higgins family home on Cross Avenue, Dublin.
A cross inscribed on the road by a neighbour marks the spot where the first bullet struck the vice-president of the executive council of the Irish Free State on Sunday 10 July.
A cross inscribed on the road by a neighbour marks the spot where the first bullet struck the vice-president of the executive council of the Irish Free State on Sunday 10 July.
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The O'Higgins family grave at Glasnevin Cemetery, Co. Dublin.
A commemorative medallion to Kevin O’Higgins outside Dáil Éireann.
A commemorative medallion to Kevin O’Higgins outside Dáil Éireann.
Group outside NUI Office, Merrion Square, Dublin, ca. 1923
Group outside NUI Office, Merrion Square, Dublin, ca. 1923
Group outside the National Univeristy of Ireland Office, Merrion Square, Dublin, ca. 1923. The group includes O'Duffy, O'Higgins, Cosgrave, Fitzgerald [...]
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Kevin O'Higgins, Phoenix Park, 1922.
Kevin O'Higgins receiving a lady from the American delegation, at the depot of the Civic Guard, Phoenix Park, formerly the depot of the old RIC
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Kevin O'Higgins and members of the Provisional Government leave Dublin Castle.
On 16 January 1922, Lord Fitzalan received the cabinet members to hand over power to them in the name of the British government. O'Higgins is seen wit [...]
The Executive Council of the Provisional Goverment in session, October 1922.
The Executive Council of the Provisional Goverment in session, October 1922.
The Provisonal Government was headed by William T. Cosgrave. Kevin O'Higgins is pictured here with Ernest Blythe on his right, Minister for Local Gove [...]
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Kevin O'Higgins, youngest member of the Executive Council, just 30.
The Special Powers introduced by the government lead to 77 executions and terrible bitterness on both sides. Strict press and film censorship soon fol [...]
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O'Higgins addresses newly matriculated Civic Guards in a stirring speech.
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Kevin O'Higgins with his wife at the races c. 1926.
His no nonsense approach to law and order earned him many enemies among republican die-hards. His cold-blooded killing was internationally condemned.
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Tim Healy and W. T. Cosgrave at Kevin O'Higgin's funeral.
Healy was the Free State's first Governor-General. He despaired at the senseless violence that ensued after the foundation of the Free State.
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Kevin O'Higgins giving a public address, 1927.
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De Valera and Rory O'Connor at Kevin O'Higgins' wedding.
In the subsequent Civil War the elderly father of Kevin O'Higgins and a Free State TD, Seán Hales were murdered. O'Higgins took a strong line and late [...]
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Kevin O'Higgins baby daughter, 1927.
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Kevin O'Higgins lying in state at the Mansion House, 1927.
His remains were removed from his residence, Dunamase House, Booterstown, to the Mansion House, Dublin, where thousands filed past the coffin. His fun [...]
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Kevin O'Higgins lying in state at the Mansion House, 1927.
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Kevin O'Higgins remains being taken from his residence, 1927.
His remains were removed from his residence, Dunamase House, Booterstown, to the Mansion House, Dublin, where thousands filed past the coffin. His fun [...]
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Keving O'Higgins remains being taken from his residence, 1927.
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Kevin O'Higgins coffin being carried into the Mansion House.
His remains were removed from his residence, Dunamase House, Booterstown, to the Mansion House, Dublin, where thousands filed past the coffin. His fun [...]
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Keving O'Higgins coffin being carried from the Mansion House.
His remains were removed from his residence, Dunamase House, Booterstown, to the Mansion House, Dublin, where thousands filed past the coffin. His fun [...]
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Keving O'Higgins coffin being carried from the Mansion House.
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Kevin O'Higgins funeral procession, 1927.
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Kevin O'Higgins funeral procession passes Government Buildings.
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Kevin O'Higgins funeral procession passes Government Buildings.
Cosgrave leads Kevin O
Cosgrave leads Kevin O'Higgins funeral procession past Government buildings, 1927.
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The Governor General at Kevin O'Higgins funeral procession.
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Guard of honour at Kevin O'Higgins funeral.
Guard of honour at Kevin O
Guard of honour at Kevin O'Higgins funeral.
The Governor General at the graveside, Glasnevin cemetery, 1927.
The Governor General at the graveside, Glasnevin cemetery, 1927.
Mourners at Glasnevin cemetery, 1927.
Mourners at Glasnevin cemetery, 1927.
Mourners at Glasnevin cemetery, 1927.
Mourners at Glasnevin cemetery, 1927.