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3 unusual facts about Irish Citizen Army


Irish Citizen Army

It began when William Martin Murphy, an industrialist, locked out some trade unionists on 19 August 1913.

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The dispute was over the recognition of this labour union founded by James Larkin.

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The ICA's last public appearance was to accompany the funeral procession of union leader James Larkin in Dublin in 1947.



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