New blog looking at the controversy surrounding a shooting in Ballina, Co. Mayo in Dec. 1922. National Army Lieut. Michael T Foynes was shot in both legs by another soldier in Cosgrave’s pub It led to years of claims and appeals for compensation.
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R20 – “He knew as much about a rifle as a pig does” – The disputed Mayo Civil War shooting of Michael Foynes
Almost 28 years after his shooting, and after many appeals, the final rejection by the Department of Defence of Michael Foynes’ application. Introduction On the night of 10 December 1922 Nati…