James O’Reilly

James O’Reilly

Died

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23 July 1887

Age

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48

Rank

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Constable

Force

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Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

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Medical

Duty Status

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On Duty

Collapsed and died of heart failure during a melee in Wexford when he and another officer came under attack by a crowd throwing stones, as they were escorting prisoners.