Martial Law: powers with practically no limitation
In 1921 in Ireland, press censorship was widespread, driving cars was forbidden and just walking with your hands in your pockets could make you a British military target. Helene O Keeffe on the introduction of martial law to Ireland
• 9 Dec 2020
Cork city observed a very quiet St Patrick s Day on 17 March 1921.
The Kerryman described a subdued city in which armoured cars and lorries and military on foot patrolled the streets . Pedestrians were held up and searched after High Mass and shots were fired in Grand Parade and near Patrick s Bridge in the afternoon. Since 10 December 1920, Cork had been a city under martial law.