James O’Brien

James O’Brien

Died

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24 April 1916

Age

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48

Rank

:

Constable

Force

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Dublin Metropolitan Police

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

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On Duty

Shot dead, between 11:00am and noon on Easter Monday, while on duty at the Cork Hill entrance to Dublin Castle, by a rebel volunteer who rode up to the gate on a bicycle, starting the Easter Rising.