Loughrea / Black and Tans

[-Glen-]

Hello,

Is anyone aware of what records exist for the 'Black and Tans', specifically for the Loughrea area?

Whilst researching my family history, I have been told that my Grandfather escaped them several times!!!!

 

Many thanks,
Glen

[dathai]

Have you entered his name here
http://www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie/bmhsearch/search.jsp

[rathmore]

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

http://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/11177

if you go through google or ask jeeves then put in search box Black and Tans in Loughrea or civil war in Loughrea

I alway thought the Black and Tans were like a secret organization?

[conahy calling]

http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/cullinan/LoughreaAmbush.html

Ambush in Loughrea on this link

[cathaldus]

I understood from my late Mother that the Black and Tans were actually somekind of "para military"
set up made up of ex police,  undesirables and general "hardmen" types.  The Black and Tan signifying the mixed colour of their "uniform", probably khaki and "police" blue.
Their reputation in Southern Tipperary was one of cruelty and intimidation etc.  This was told personally to me when my Mum was in her eighties!

Bill

[conahy calling]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_Tans

General info about Black and Tans on link.