Thomas Shanley

Died

26 June 1921

Age

Rank

Constable

Force

Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

Off Duty

Circumstances

While returning from church he was attacked and shot dead.

Shot dead as he and another officer came under fire soon after leaving Morning Mass at Kildarrery Roman Catholic Church in Cork. The second officer managed to escape with a minor wound to his wrist.