British execution of 5 IRA prisoners
Execution by British authorities in Cork of 5 IRA members captured at Dripsey, County Cork on 28 January 1921. See also 28 January 1921 Dripsey Ambush and 28 February 1921 Killing of British soldiers in Montenotte.
Date
28 February 1921
Brigades Involved:
1 Cork Brigade - 1 Southern Division
Units involved
6 Battalion;