Michael James Murphy

Died

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4 August 1919

Age

:

19

Rank

:

Constable

Force

:

Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

:

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Fatally shot alongside his colleague, Sergeant John Riordan, who died the following day, when their cycle patrol was ambushed by terrorist gunmen at Ennistymon, County Clare, as they were returning to a protection hut.