Donald Pringle

Died

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17 April 1921

Age

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27

Rank

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Temporary Cadet

Force

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Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

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Accident

Duty Status

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On Duty

Fatally shot when his auxiliary patrol of 12 men, in civilian clothing, raided the Shannon View Hotel, Castleconnell, County Limerick, where three off-duty RIC officers fired on the auxiliaries, believing them to be terrorists. In the ensuing exchange of fire, RIC Sergeant William John Hughes and the hotel proprietor were also killed.