Martial Law declared in Dublin

25 April 1916

National Library of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland

Proclamation issued by Major-General L. B. Friend, Commander of Troops in Ireland, ordering a state of martial law in Dublin City and County, including Curfew from 7.30 p.m. to 5.30 a.m.

By Friday, 28 April 1916, Friend had been replaced by General Sir John Maxwell, hastily despatched from England to take over command of British Troops in Ireland.

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Title: Martial Law declared in Dublin
Date: 25 April 1916
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Subject Keywords: Easter Rising
Type: Poster

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