The following order-of-battle (OOB) for the Irish Republican Army (IRA) at the end of the War for Independence (1919-1921), taken from the Military Archives site of the Irish Defence Forces. The records were collected beginning in 1934 with the Military Service Pensions Act, mostly into the early 1940s but with a very few as late as 1959.
These records give
orders-of-battle as well as personnel rosters of the units of the IRA on two
“critical dates”, first at or near the end of the War for Independence, and
second at the height of the Civil War.
This OOB is for the first critical date, 11 July 1921, the day of the
truce.
When the Irish National
Volunteers first organized in 1913, sponsored by the Irish Parliamentary Party under John Redmond, it was largely in response to Ed Carson's formation of the Ulster Volunteer Force in the north. Their number tripled when members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians joined them en masse. They first organized by companies based on
geographic district, later evolving battalions and, in a few places, brigades.
The Volunteers split in 1914 over the support of Redmond, for London’s war on the Continent, the overwhelming majority, over 100,000, following Redmond as “National Volunteers” while those who remained committed to independence became the “Irish Volunteers”. Included among the National Volunteers was almost the entire contingent of Hibernians, a fact which puts the Irish Volunteers reluctance to include the Hibernian Rifles who wanted to cooperate with them in perspective.
The Volunteers split in 1914 over the support of Redmond, for London’s war on the Continent, the overwhelming majority, over 100,000, following Redmond as “National Volunteers” while those who remained committed to independence became the “Irish Volunteers”. Included among the National Volunteers was almost the entire contingent of Hibernians, a fact which puts the Irish Volunteers reluctance to include the Hibernian Rifles who wanted to cooperate with them in perspective.
For the Easter
Rising, the Command Staff merged the Irish Volunteers with the Irish Citizen
Army, the Cumann na mBan, the Na Fianna Eireann, and the Hibernian Rifles (a
paramilitary wing of the Ancient Order of Hibernians) into one force named the
“Army of the Irish Republic”, but the merger lasted only as long as the Rising.
After the Easter
Rising in 1916, most organizations dissolved, but then reorganized the next
year, largely in part to the return of detainees. As before, companies were organized first. In late 1917, groups of companies around the
country began to form battalions. The
next year, many areas began to form brigades, which were the largest units fighting
the War of Independence for most of its duration; many battalions, though,
remained independent of higher authority other than the central command. Divisions did not come into being until March
1921, some not being organized until June or even after the Truce on 11 July. In the meantime, the Irish Volunteer Force officially
became the Irish Republican Army sometime in early 1919.
* * * * *
This OOB is a
snapshot of an organic organization that was constantly growing, shrinking, and
changing throughout its history, a snapshot of the IRA as it stood on 11 July
1921, the day that the Truce which ended the fighting in the War of
Independence took effect.
The designations of
the units are those given in the Irish Defense Forces records.
Divisions, which
played no part in the actual war, are identified with by their ordinal
number.
Brigades are set
apart by Roman numerals with a period, but here this does not imply that they
were those used, it’s just for convenience and organization.
Battalions follow
Arabic cardinal numbers with a period, and these do match up with their official
ordinal numeric designations.
Companies follow
capital letters with a period, if their proper letter designation is
known; if not, the name of the company is preceded by a cardinal, then I have
used a cardinal number with a right parenthesis.
Companies were
often divided into sections with numeric designations, but geographically
detached areas were sometimes attached to a larger unit and identified by name;
where this occurs and there is a name, it is preceded by a lower-case letter,
which also goes for outposts.
For brigades GHQs
(general headquarters) and battalion staffs, this OOB takes for granted they
existed at the appropriate levels.
Originally, all of
the units in which Volunteers served as full-time guerrillas or otherwise
operated on a full-time basis were called Active Service Units (ASU). With the outbreak of the independence war in
1919, the units in the countryside came to be called Flying Columns.
All units at all
levels are identified by their geographic area-of-operations as they were
during the time in which they fought for Irish independence.
OOB, IRISH
REPUBLICAN ARMY, 11 JULY 1921
1st Northern Division
I. West Donegal Brigade
1.
Dungloe Battalion
A. Dungloe Company
B. Burtonport Company
C. Meenacross Company
D. Dooghary-Cumeen Company
E. Lettermacaward-Derryhennhy Company
F. Mullaghduff Company
G. Annagry-Loughanure Company
H. Kincasslagh Company
I. Eighter-Innisfree Company
J. Rannafast Company Company
2.
Gweedore Battalion
A. Dore Company
B. Derrybeg Company
C. Brinalack Company
D.
Gortahork Company
E. Meenlaragh Company
F. Meeracladdy Company
3.
Creeslough Battalion
A. Creeslough Company
B. Carrigart-Downings Company
C. Glen Company Company
D. Termo-Kilmacreman Company
E. Lough Keel Company
F. Murroe-Dunfanaghy Company
West Donegal Flying Column
II. North-East Donegal Brigade
1.
Buncrana Battalion
1) Buncrana Company
2) Desertagney Company
3) Fahan Company
4) Dumfries Company
5) Illies Company
6) Iskaheen Company
2.
Inishowen Battalion
A. Carndonagh Company
B. Malin Town Company
C. Culdaff Company
D. Clonmany Company
E. Urris Company
F. Moville Company
1) Redcastle Company
3.
Fanad Battalion
A. Fanad North Company
B. Fanad West Company
C. Rossnakill Company
D. Milford Company
E. Rathmullan Company
F. Portsalon Company
G. Kerrykeel Company
4.
Letterkenny Battalion
A. Letterkenny Company
B. Breenagh-Glensville Company
C. Churchill Company
D. Drumkeen Company
E. Ramelton Company
5.
Fifth Battalion
A. Drumoghill-Manorcunningham Company
B. Knockbrack-Bonagee Company
C. Clonlee Company
D. Convoy Company
E. St. Johnstone-Trentagh Company
Inishowen Flying Column
III. South-West Donegal Brigade
1.
First Battalion
A. Frosses Company
B. Drimarone Company
C. Mountcharles Company
D. Killaghter Company
E. Inver Company
2.
Carrick Battalion
A. Killybegs Company
B. Kilcar Company
C. Carrick Company
D. Glencolumcille Company
E. Meeninarry Company
3.
Adara Battalion
A. Ardara Company
B. Rosbeg Company
C. Kilclooney Company
D. Doobin Company
E. Edinfinfreagh Company
4.
Glenties Battalion
A. Maas Company
B. Derryloughan Company
C. Glenties Company
D. Fintown Company
E. Letterbrick Company
IV. South Donegal Brigade
1.
Castlederg Battalion
1) Castlederg Company
2) Cloghan Company
3) Meenakerrin Company
4) Clady Company
5) Killygordan Company
6) Sion Mills Company
7) Gleneely Company
8) Ballymongan Company
9) Lismulladuff Company
10) Castlefinn Company
11) Ballybofey-Stranolar Company
12) Laughtmorris Company
2.
Ballyshannon Battalion
1) Ballyshannon Company
2) Belleek Company
3) Mulleck Company
4) Ballintra Company
5) Donegal Company
6) Laghey Bar Company
7) Meenadreen Company
8) Townaivilly Company
3.
Edenery Battalion
1) Pettigo Company
2) Edenery Company
3) Lettercran Company
4) Tamur Company
Derry City
Independent Battalion
A Company, Derry City
B Company, Derry City
C Company, Derry City
D Company, Derry City
Women’s Section, Derry City
1)
Mullaghboy Company
2)
Creggan Company
3)
Foreglen Company
4)
Limavady Company
5)
Altmover Company
6)
Carn Company
7)
Ballykelly Company
8)
Gortnaghey Company
9)
Galvin Company
10)
Ardmore Company
11)
Magilligan Outpost
12)
Dunboe Outpost
2nd Northern Division
I. East Tyrone Brigade
1.
Coalisland Battalion
A. Coalisland Company
B. Edendork Company
C. Killyman Company
D. Derrytresk Company
E. Derrylaughan Company
F. Aughamullen Company
G. Stewartstown Company
H. Ardboe Company
K. Killycolpy Company
2.
Dungannon Battalion
A. Dungannon Company
B. Galbally Company
C. Donaghmore Company
D. Aughnagar Company
E. Munderadoe Company
F. Benburn Company
Carrickmore Battalion
A. Pomeroy Company
B. Altdrummond Company
C. Dunamore Company
D. Kildress Company
E. Binnafreaghan Company
F. Greencastle Company
H. Carrickmore Company
1) Dunmoyle Company
Tyrone Flying Column
II. West Tyrone Brigade
1.
Omagh Battalion
A. Omagh Company
B. Dregish Company
C. Tattysallagh Company
D. Knockmoyle Company
E. Garvaghullion Company
F. Mayne Company
G. Tattyreagh Company
Omagh Flying Column
2.
Droghmore Battalion
1) Droghmore Company
A. Letterree Company
B. Irvinstown Company
C. Drumquin Company
D. Doughcrock Company
E. Carrick Company
F. Tummery Company
G. Shaneragh Company
H. Seemuldoon Company
I. Knocknagor Company
Droghmore Flying Column
3.
Fintona Battalion
A. Carryglass Company
B. Eskeragh-Aughafad Company
C. Golandor-Trillick Company
D. Tullyclunagh Company
E. Fintona No. 2 Company
F. Mountstewart Company
G. Fintona No. 1 Company
1) Garvahy Company
Fintona Flying Column
4.
Tempo Battalion (company strength)
III. Mid Tyrone Brigade
1.
Cookstown Battalion
A. Cookstown Company
B. Bellaherty Company
C. Ballinderry Company
D. Littlebridge Company
E. Moneymore Company
F. Keenaught Company
G. Lissan Company
H. Loop Company
J. Moorestown Company
1) Magherafelt Outpost
2.
Bellaghy Battalion
A. Newbridge Company
B. Toomebridge Company
C. Cranfield Company
D. Bellaghy Company
E. Gulladuff Company
F. Claudy Company
G. Portglenone Company
3.
Gortin Battalion
A. Gortin Company
B. Glenelly Company
C. Craigban Company
D. Newtownstewart Company
E. Plumbridge Company
F. Loughash Company
G. Strabane Company
H. Douglasbridge Company
J. Park Company
K. Donemanagh Company
4.
Maghera Battalion
A. Maghera Company
B. Draperstown Company
C. Swateragh Company
D. Kilrea Company
E. Glenullen Company
F. Moneyneera Company
G. Boleran Company
3rd Northern Division
I. Belfast Brigade
1.
Belfast Battalion No. 1
A Company (Falls Road)
B Company (Falls Road)
C Company (Carrickhill)
D Company (Falls Road)
E Company (Falls Road)
F. Engineers Company
2. Belfast Battalion No. 2
A. Ardoyne Company
B. Ballymacarett Company
C. Markets Company
D. North Queen Street Company
II. Antrim Brigade
1.
Ballycastle Battalion
A. Ballycastle Company
B. Armay Company
C. Torr Outpost
D. Glenchesk Outpost
2.
Ballymena Battalion
A. Ballymena
B. Glenravel
C. Tannaghmore
3.
Cushendun Battalion
A. Cushendun Company
B. Glenann Company
C. Glenariffe Company
D. Carnlough Outpost
E. Glenarm Outpost
F. Foystown Outpost
4.
Cloughmills Battalion
A. Cloughmills Company
B. Dunloy Company
C. Loughgiel Company
III. Down Brigade
1.
Castlewellan Battalion
1) Castlewellan Company
2) Kilcoo Company
3) Clanvaraghan Company
4) Leitrim Company
5) Munninabane Company
2.
Downpatrick Battalion
1) Downpatrick Company
2) Rossglas Company
3) Saul Company
4) Ballyorgan Company
5) Ardglass Company
6) Strangford Company
7) Portaferry Company
3.
Loughinisland Battalion
1) Broclough Company
2) Crossgar Company
3) Darraghcross Company
4) Ardtanagh Company
4th Northern Division
I. North Louth Brigade, Co. Louth
1.
North Louth Battalion
A. Dundalk Company No. 1
B. Haggardstown-Blackrock Company
C. Dundalk Company No. 2
1) Omeath Company
2) Cooley Company
a. Rathcor Section
b. Jenkinstown Section
c. Greenore Section
d. Carlingford area
3) Ravensdale Company
4) Dromintree Company
5) Ballsmill Company
6) Drominskin-Castelbellingham Company
7) Louth Company
8) Lordship Company
9) Knockbridge Company
3.
Camlough Battalion
1) Meigh Company
2) Camlough Company
3) Cloughoge Company
4) Corrinshego Company
5) Bessbrook Company
6) Mullaghbawn Company
7) Crossmaglen Company
II. Newry Brigade (Co. Down)
1.
Mourne Battalion
A. Attical Company
B. Killowen Company
C. Greencastle Company
D. Killkeel Company
E. Moneydaragh Company
F. Ballymartin Company
2.
Newry Battalion
1) Warrenpoint Company
2) Newry Company
3) Ballyholland Company
4) Corrogs Company
4) Barraglen Company
5) Grinan Company
6) Rosstrevor Company
7) Hilltown Company
8) Mayobridge Company
9) Barnmeen Company
10) Sheeptown Company
3.
Banbridge Battalion
1) Banbridge Company
2) Ballela Company
3) Laurencetown Company
4) Knock Company
a. Tullorier
Section
5) Loughbrickland Company
6) Lisnagade Company
Lurgan Independent Battalion
A.
Aghagallen Company
B.
Lurgan Company
C.
Derrymacash Company
D.
Derrytrasna Company
E.
Maghery Company
F.
Portadown Company
G.
Annaghamore-Clonmore Company
Newtownhamilton
Independent Battalion
1)
Ballymoyer Company
a. Newtownhamilton Section
b. Belleecks Section
2)
Cullyhanna Company
3)
Claddy Company
4)
Poyntzpass-Lissummon Company
Armagh Independent
Battalion
A.
Armagh Company
B.
Ballymacnab Company
a. Markethill Section
C.
Blackwaterstown Company
a. Tullysarron Section
D.
Derrynoose Company
E.
Middletown Company
F.
Allistragh Company
G.
Keady Company
5th Northern Division
I. South Monaghan Brigade
(Battalions in this brigade bore letter
rather than numerical designations)
Monaghan Brigade GHQ
A.
Clones Battalion
1) Clones Company
2) Scotshouse Company
3) Aghabog-Greenan’s Cross Company
4) Newbliss Company
5) Ture Company
6) Wattlebridge Company
B.
Scotstown Battalion
1) Scotstown Company
2) Derrygannon Company
3) Killyrover Company
4) Knockatallon Company
5) Lisnaskea Company
6) Rosslea Company
7) Moan’s Cross
8) Fivemiletown Company
9) Mageraveely Company
10) Corrynanny Company
C.
Bragan Battalion
1) Augher Company
2) Ballyotion Company
3) Donagh Company
4) Corracrin Company
5) Clara Company
6) Carrickroe Company
7) Tirnaneil & Enagh Company
8) Tydavert Company
II. North Monaghan Brigade
(Numerical sequence for battalions was
already in use when brigade formed)
2.
Monaghan Battalion
1) Ardaghey Company
2) Monaghan Company
3) Annyalla Company
4) Clontibret Company
5) Tyholland Company
6) Threemilehouse Company
7) Corcaghan Company
8) Smithboro Company
9) Middleton Company
4.
Ballybay Battalion
A. Latton Company
B. Ballybay Company
C. Tullycorbett Company
D. Doohamlet Company
E. Rockcorry Company
F. Castleblaney Company
G. Loughleigh Company
H. Carrickatee Company
5.
Carrickmacross Battalion
1) Carrickmacross Company
2) Upper Magheracloone Company
3) Killanny Company
4) Inniskeen Company
5) Bawn Company
6) Corduff Company
7) Donaghmoyne Company
8) Lisdoonan Company
9) Lower Magheracloone Company
10) Broomfield Company
11) Mileriver Company
III. Cavan Brigade
(Battalions in this brigade bore letter
rather than numerical designations)
A.
Cootehill Battalion
1) Cootehill Company
2) Kill Company
3) Maudabawn Company
4) Middle Chapel Company
B.
Carrickallen Battalion
1) Carrickallen Company
2) Clifferna Company
3) Knockbride West Company
4) Larah Company
C.
Cavan Battalion
1) Alacken Company
2) Annagh Company
3) Butlersbridge Company
4) Castletara Company
5) Cavan Company
6) Drumcrave Company
7) Drung Company
8) Lavey Lower Company
9) Bunnoe Company
D.
Crosserlough Battalion
1) Crosserlough Company
2) Ballyjamesduff Company
3) Crosskeys Company
4) Drumkilly Company
5) Kilnaleck Company
6) Lavey Upper Company
7) Mountnugent Company
1st Midland
Division
I. Athlone Brigade
1.
Coosan Battalion
A. Coosan Company
B. Mount Temple Company
C. Kiltoom Company
D. Athlone Company
E. Moate Company
F. Faheran Company
2.
Drumraney Battalion
A. Drumraney Company
B. Tang Company
C. Tubberclare Company
D. Ballymore Company
E. Bishopstown Company
F. Rosemount Company
3.
Summerhill Battalion
A. Summerhill Company
B. Drum Company
C. Bealnamulla Company
D. Clonown Company
E. Taughmaconnell Company
F. Moone Company
G. Monksland Company
II. Longford Brigade
1.
Ballinlee Battalion
A. Clonbroney Company
B. Killoe Company
C. Collumcille Lower Company
D. Collumcille Upper Company
E. Ballymore Company
2.
Longford Battalion
A. Ferefad Company
B. Briskil Company
C. Ballymacormack-Killashee Company
D. Longford Company
3.
Lanesboro Battalion
A. Rathcline Company
B. Clough Company
C. Newtowncashel Company
D. Ballymahon Company
E. Forgney Company
4.
Ardagh Battalion
A. Leggan Company
B. Ardagh Company
C. Carrickedmund Company
D. Edgeworthstown Company
E. Moydow Company
F. Rathaspic Company
5.
Drumlish Battalion
A. Drumlish Company
B. Ballinamuck Company
C. Dromard Company
D. Moyne Company
E. Edenmore Company
6.
Streete Battalion
A. Abbeylara Company
B. Streete-Rathowen Company
C. Mullinaghta Company
D. Granard Company
III. South Leitrim Brigade
1.
Carrigallen Battalion
A. Carrigallen Company
B. Aughavas Company
C. Cloone Company
D. Cornageeha Company
E. Drumreilly Company
F. Fearglas Company
G. Drumeela Company
H. Barnacoola Company
2.
Ballinamore Battalion
A. Ballinamore Company
B. Aughnasheelin Company
C. Fenagh Company
D. Crumlin Company
E. Drumshanbo Company
F. Aughawilliam Company
G. Kiltubrid North Company
H. Kiltubrid South Company
K. Corraleehan Company
3.
Mohill Battalion Company
1) Mohill Company
2) Barnacoula Upper Company
3) Jamestown Company
4) Annaduff Company
5) Carrick-on-Shannon Company
6) Drumsna Company
7) Leitrim Company
8) Eslin Company
9) Garvagh Company
10) Gowel Company
4.
Drumkeerin Battalion
1) Drumkeeran Company
2) Tarmon Company
3) Newbridge Company
4) Crevelea Company
5) Ballinaglera Company
6) Belhavel Company
7) Whiteroad Company
South Leitrim Flying Column
IV. Fermanagh Brigade
1.
Enniskillen Battalion
A. Boho Company
B. Derrygonnelly Company
C. Enniskillen Company
D. Monea Company
E. Rosinuremore Company
1) Whitehill Outpost
2.
Belcoo Battalion
A. Belcoo Company
C. Glangelvin Lower Company
D. Glangelvin Upper Company
E. Killinagh Company
F. Mullaghdun Company
3.
Derrylin-Arney Battalion
A. Arney Company
B. Kinawley Company
C. Derrylin Company
D. Mountain Road Company
E. Killesher Company
V. North Leitrim Brigade
(No information available, other
than that it existed)
Belturrbet
Independent Battalion
A.
Belturbet Company
B.
Milltown Company
C.
Camaleer Company
D.
Drumalee Company
Corlough
Independent Battalion
A.
Upper Corlough Company
B.
Lower Corlough Company
C.
Templeport Company
D.
Ballyconnell Company
E.
Swanlinba Company
Ballinagh
Independent Battalion
A.
Ballinagh Company
B.
Drumbrade Company
C.
Bruskey Company
D.
Gowna Company
E.
Loughduff Company
F.
Upper Mullahoran Company
G.
Ballymachugh Company
H.
Cormore Company
I.
Denn Company
1)
Ardvagh Company
2)
Killeshandra Company
1st Eastern Division
I. Dunboyne (Meath No. 1) Brigade
1.
Dunboyne Battalion
A. Dunboyne Company
B. Kilbride Company
C. Kilcloon Company
2.
Second Battalion
A. Dunshaughlin Company
B. Rathoath Company
C. Curragha Company
D. Skyrne (Killein) Company
E. Culmullen Company
3.
Kildare Battalion
A. Leixlip Company
B. Celbridge Company
C. Straffan Company
D. Maynooth Company
4.
Fourth Battalion
1) Kilcock Company
2) Coole Company
3) Broadford Company
4) Clogherinka Company
5) Cloncurry Company
6) Mainham Company
7) Carbury Company
8) Enfield Company
9) Johnstown Bridge Company
II. Navan (Meath No. 2) Brigade
1.
Trim Battalion
1) Trim Company
2) Bective & Kilmessan Company
3) Dunderry Company
4) Kiltale Company
2.
Second Battalion
1) Kentstown Company
2) Yellow Furze Company
3) Dunmoe Company
4) Johnstown Company
3.
Third Battalion
1) Rathkenny Company
2) Clongill Company
3) Kilbarry Company
4) Castletown Company
4.
Navan Battalion
1) Martry Company
2) Bohermeen Company
3) Navan Company
4) Adbraccan Company
III. Kells (Meath No. 3) Brigade
1.
Newcastle Battalion
A. Newcastle Company
B. Moynalty Company
C. Kells Company
D. Nobber Company
a.
Barley Hill Section
b.
Meath Hill Section
E. Kilbeg Company
F. Milltown Company
G. Mullagh Company
H. Drumconrath Company
2.
Oldcastle Battalion
A. Carnaross Company
B. Ballinalough Company
C. Stonefield Company
D. Whitegate Company
E. Ballinacree Company
F. Oldcastle Company
G. Fennor Company
H. Moylough Company
3.
Virginia Battalion
A. Virginia Company
B. Killinkere Company
C. Cross Company
D. Maghera Company
E. Lurgan Company
F. Castlerahan Company
G. Munterconnaught Company
4.
Bailieboro Battalion
A. Bailieboro Company
B. Kingscourt Company
C. Knockbride East Company
D. Killann Company
E. Corlea Company
F. Barley Hill Company
IV. Delvin (Meath No. 4) Brigade
1.
Ballivor Battalion
1) Boardsmill Company
2) Ballivor Company
3) Kilyon Company
2.
Athboy Battalion
1) Athboy Company
2) Fordstown Company
3) Kildalkey Company
3.
Devlin Battalion
1) Delvin Company
2) Clonmellan Company
3) Archerstown Company
V. Mullingar Brigade, Co. Westmeath
1.
Mullingar Battalion
A. Mullingar Company
B. The Downes Company
C. Taughmon Company
D. Ballynacargy Company
2.
Loughnavalley Battalion
A. Loughnavalley Company
B. Moyvore Company
C. Castletown-Geoghegan Company
D. Skeagh Company
3.
Kinnegad Battalion
A. Kinnegad Company
B. Milltown Pass Company
C. Coralstown Company
D. Raharney Company
E. Clonlost Company
4.
Castlepollard Battalion
A. Castlepollard Company
B. Stonetown Company
C. Whitehall Company
D. Glanidian Company
E. Boherquill Company
F. Coole Company
Mullingar Flying Column
VI. Edenderry Brigade
(North Offaly; no records exist, but
several witnesses testify there was such)
VII. Naas Brigade
(South Kildare; not organized till
after the Truce)
VIII. Fingal Brigade, Co. Dublin
1.
Naul Battalion
A. Naul Company
B. Ring Commons Company
C. Skerries Company
D. Gormanstown Company
E. Balbriggan Company
a. Balrothery
Section
F. Julianstown-Laytown Company
2.
Swords Battalion
A. Lusk Company
B. Rush Company
C. Donabate Company
D. Swords-Balheary Company
3.
Finglas Battalion
A. St. Margarets Company
B. Finglas Company
C. Kinsealey Company
D. Santry Company
4.
Garristown Battalion
A. Oldtown Company
B. Garristown Company
C. Ardcath Company
D. Duleek Company
IX. South Louth (Drogheda) Brigade
1.
Drogheda Battalion
A. Drogheda Company
B. Drogheda Company
C. Drogheda Company
D. Drogheda Company
E. Drogheda Company
F. Drogheda Company
G. Slane Company
H. Slane Company
2.
Dunleer Battalion
A. Drogheda Company
B. Dunleer Company
C. Dunleer Company
3.
Ardee Battalion
1) Ardee Company
2) Smarmore Company
a. Collon Section
3) Collon Company
North Kildare
Independent Battalion
A.
Athgarvan Company
B.
Ballymore Eustace Company
C.
Hollywood Company
D.
Kill Company
E.
Naas Company
F.
Newbridge Company
G.
Prosperous Company
H.
Robertstown Company
I
Two Mile House Company
J.
Allen Company
K.
Allenwood Company
L.
Clane Company
M.
Eadestown Company
N.
Clongorey Company
O.
Lewistown Company
2nd Eastern Division area
(Division
organized after the Truce)
General GHQ, IRA
Dublin Brigade, City
and County of Dublin
1.
First Battalion (North Liffey and West O’Connell St.)
A Company
B Company
C Company
D Company
E Company
F Company
G Company
H Company’
I Company
K Company
L Company
2.
Second Battalion (North Liffey and East O’Connell St.)
A Company (“Cyclists”)
B Company
C Company
D Company
E Company
F Company
G-H Company
3.
Third Battalion (South Liffey)
A Company
B Company
C Company
D Company
E Company
G Company
K Company
Cyclists Company
4.
Fourth Battalion (South Townships)
A Company
B Company
C Company
D Company
E Company
F Company
G Company
5. Engineers (Fifth) Battalion
Company No. 1
Company No. 2
Company No. 3
Company No. 4
6.
South Dublin Battalion
A. Dundrum Company
B. Ticknock Company
C. Bray Company
D. Dunlaoghaire Company
E. Blackrock Company
F. Deansgrange Company
G. Dalkey-Ballybrack Company
H. Enniskerry Company
7.
Dun Lothaire Battalion (Co. Dublin)
A. Tallaght Company
B. Clondalkin Company
C. Ballinascorney Company
D. Brittas & Kilbride Company
E. Blessington-Lacken Company
F. Valleymount Company
Dun Lothaire Battalion
ASU
Dublin Guard (remnant of the
brigade’s former ASU plus “The Squad”)
No. 1 Section
No. 2 Section
No. 3 Section
No. 4 Section
Wicklow Independent
Battalion
1)
Wicklow Company
2)
Arklow Company
3)
Rathdrum Company
4)
Laragh Company
5)
Ashford Company
6)
Redcross & Barnderrig Company
7)
Rathnew Company
8)
Avoca Company
9)
Kennedy-Kilcoole Company
10)
Glenealy Company
11)
Johnstown Company
12)
Roundwood Company
3rd Eastern Division area
(Division
organized after the Truce)
South Wexford
Brigade
1.
Ross Battalion
A. New Ross Company
B. Rathgarugue Company
C. Cushinstown Company
D. Adamstown Company
E. Templeudigan Company
F. Ballywilliam Company
2.
Campile Battalion
A. Gusseranne Company
B. Campile Company
C. Ramsgrange Company
D. Fethard-on-Sea Company
E. Newbawn Company
F. Clongeen Company
G. St. Leonards Company
Campile Flying Column
3.
Murrintown Battalion
A. Murrintown Company
B. Bridgetown Company
C. Broadway Company
D. Ballymitty Company
E. Tagoat Company
4.
Wexford Town Battalion
A. Wexford Town Company No. 1
B. Wexford Town Company No. 2
C. Wexford Town Company No. 3
D. Crossabeg Company
E. Ballymurrin Company
F. Castlebridge Company
G. Taghmon Company
H. Glynn Company
South Wexford Flying Columns
North Wexford
Brigade
1.
Enniscourty Battalion
A. Ballindaggin Company
B. Ballycarney Company
C. Marshalstown Company
D. Kiltealy Company
E. Kilmyshal Company
F. Bunclody Company
G. Enniscorthy Company
H. Blackwater Company
2.
Oylegate Battalion
A. Rathnure Company
B. Poulpeasty Company
C. Davidstown-Courtnacuddy Company
D. Oylegate Company
a. Glenbrien Outpost
E. Bree Company
F. Shannon Company
a. Kilcotty Outpost
G. Clonroche Company
H. Caim Company
3.
Camolin Battalion
A. Ferns Company
B. Camolin Company
C. Ballygarrett Company
D. Kilanerin Company
E. Castletown Company
F. Riverchapel Company
G. Gorey Company
H. Clologue Company
I. Oulart Company
J. Boolavogue Company
K. Monageer Company
4.
Carnew Battalion
A. Carnew Company
a. Shillelagh Outpost
B. Askamore-Brideswell Company
C. Crossbridge-Tinahely Company
D. Coolboy-Coolfancy Company
E. Cranford Company
a. Monaseed Outpost
North Wexford Brigade Flying Column
No. 1
North Wexford Brigade Flying Column
No. 2
Carlow Brigade, Co.
Carlow
1.
Carlow Battalion
A. Carlow Company
B. Bagnalstown Company
C. Leighlinbridge Company
D. Killeshin Company
E. Balinabranna Company
F. Nurney Company
G. Newtown Company
2.
Baltinglass Battalion
A. Baltinglass Company
B. Grangecon Company
C. Tynock Company
D. Donard Company
E. Rathangan Company
3.
Clonmore Battalion
A. Clonmore Company
B. Grangeford Company
C. Hacketstown Company
D. Rathvilly Company
E. Tullow Company
F. Ballon Company
G. Killinure Company
H. Clonegal Company
J. Myshall Company
K. Kildavin Company
L. Ardattin Company
4.
Ballymurphy Battalion
A. Ballymurphy Company
B. Clashganny Company
C. Rathanna Company
D. Ballyglisheen Company
E. Marley Company
F. St. Mullins Company
G. Borris Company
5.
Athy Battalion
A. Athy Company
B. Barrowhouse Company
C. Moone Company
D. Ballylinan Company
E. Moat Company
F. Castledermot Company
6.
Dunlavin Battalion
A. Dunlavin Company
B. Seven Stars-Kildoon Company
C. Suncroft Company
D. Kilcullen Company
E. Kilgowan Company
F. Kildare Company
G. Monasterevan Company
Carlow Flying Column
I. Cork City and Mid Cork Brigade
1st Southern Division
1.
Cork City Battalion No. 1
A Company
B Company
C Company
D Company
E. Company
a. Killeen Section
F Company
G Compny
H Company
2.
Cork City Battalion No. 2
A Company
B Company
C Company
D Company
E. Company
F Company
G Compny
H Company
3.
Ovens Battalion
A. Inniscarra Company
B. Kilumney Company
C. Waterfall Company
D. Aherla Company
E. Farran Company
F. Farnanes Company
4.
East Cork Battalion
A. Cobh Company
B. Midleton Company
C. Youghal Company
D. Carrigtwohill Company
E. Knockraha Company
F1. Castlemartyr-Dungourney-Mogelly
Company
F2. Clonmult Company
G. Lisgoold Company
H. Leamlara Company
I. Ladysbridge Company
J1. Killeagh Company
J2. Inch Company
K. Cloyne Company
L. Aghada Company
M. Shanagarry Company
N. Ballycotton Company
O. Ballymacoda Company
P. Glounthaune Company
R. Churchtown South Company
Battalion
No. 4 Flying Column
5.
Riverstown Battalion
A. Whitechurch Company
B. Carrignavar Company
C. White’s Cross Company
D. Riverstown Company
6.
Donoughmore Battalion
A. Courtbrack Company
B. Blarney Company
C. Donoughmore Company
D. Rylane Company
E. Inniscarra Company
F. Grenagh Company
G. Coachford Company
Dnoughmore Battalion
Flying Column
7.
Macroom Battalion
A. Macroom Company No. 1
B. Macroom Company No. 2
C. Clondrohid Company
D. Ballinagree Company
E. Rusheen Company
F. Canovee Company
G. Crookstown Company
H. Kilmurry Company
J. Toames Company
K. Kilmichael Company
Macroom Flying Column
8.
Ballyvourney Battalion
A. Ballyvoige Company
B. Ballymakeera Company
C. Coolea Company
D. Ballingeary Company
E. Inchigeela Company
F. South Inchigeela Company
9.
Carrigaline Battalion
A. Rochestown Company
B. Monkstown Company
C. Passage West Company
D. Ringaskiddy Company
E. Carrigaline Company
F. Ballygarvan Company
G. Ballinhassig Company
H. Kinsale Company
I. Minane Bridge Company
Cork City Town ASU
Mid Cork Flying Column
II. North Cork Brigade
1.
Fermoy Battalion
1) Fermoy Company
2) Clondulane Company
3) Araglin Company
4) Watergrasshill Company
5) Rathcormac Company
6) Bartlemy Company
7) Glenville Company
8) Kildinan Company
9) Kilworth Company
10) Castlelyons Company
11) Ballynoe (Conna) Company
Fermoy Flying Column
2.
Castletownroche Battalion
1) Shanballymore Company
2) Ballyhooley Company
3) Doneraile Company
4) Killavullen Company
5) Castletownroche Company
6) Ballindangan Company
7) Kildorrery Company
8) Mitchelstown Company
9) Ballygiblin (Kilbehenny) Company
10) Glanworth Company
North Cork Flying Column
III. West Cork Brigade
1.
Bandon Battalion
1) Balinadee Company
2) Kilbrittain Company
3) Ballinspittle Company
4) Timoleague Company
5) Barryroe Company
6) Clogagh Company
7) Bandon Company
8) Innishannon Company
9) Crosspound Company
10) Kilpatrick Company
11) Farnivane Company
12) Newcestown Company
13) Quarry’s Cross Company
2.
Clonakilty Battalion
A. Clonakilty Company
B. Lyre Company
C. Ahiohill Company
E. Kilmeen Company
F. Ardfield Company
G. Ross Company
H. Reenascreena Company
1) Kilkerranmore Company
2) Rosscarbery Company
3) Ring Company
3.
Dunmanway Battalion
1) Aultagh Company
2) Behagh Company
3) Ballinacarriga Company
4) Ballineen Company
5) Togher Company
6) Dernichara Company
7) Coppeen Company
8) Kenneigh Company
9) Shanavagh Company
10) Clubhouse Company
11) Knockbue Company
12) Dunmanway Company
13) Kilbarry Company
4.
Skibbereen Battalion
1) Skibbereen Company
2) Baltimore Company
3) Castlehaven Company
4) Myross Company
5) Glandore Company
6) Leap Company
7) Corran Company
8) Drinagh Company
9) Bredagh Company
5.
Bantry Battalion
1) Bantry Company
2) Coomhola Company
3) Droumsullivan Company
4) Durrus Company
5) Glengarriff Company
6) Kealkil Company
7) Pearson’s Bridge Company
8) Kilcrohane Company
9) Inchingeragh Company
10) Drimoleague Company
11) Caheragh Company
12) Durrus Road Company
13) Castledonovan Company
6.
Berehaven Battalion
1) Urhan Company
2) Kilcatherine Company
3) Ballycrovane Company
4) Garnish Company
5) Ardgroom Company
6) Rossmacowen Company
7) Allihies Company
8) Eyeries Company
9) Castletownbere Company
10) Adrigole Company
11) Bere Island Company
7.
Schull Battalion
A. Lisagriffin Company
B. Goleen Company
C. Dunmanus Company
D. Gloun Company
E. Lemcon Company
F. Schull Company
G. Ballydehob Company
H. Skehanore Company
K. Dunbeacon Company
L. Lisheen Company
West Cork Flying Column
IV. North-West Cork Brigade
1.
Millstreet Battalion
A. Millstreet Company
B. Dooneen Company
C. Coole Cross Company
D. Kilmeedy Company
E. Rathduane Company
F. Cullen Company
G. Derrinagree Company
H. Rathcool Company
I. Mushera Company
J. Kilcorney Company
2.
Newmarket Battalion
A. Tullylease Company
B. Freemount Company
C. Meelin Company
D. Newmarket Company
E. Rockchapel Company
F. Taur Company
G. Williamstown (Ballydesmond) Company
H. Kiskeam Company
I. Knocknagree Company
J. Umeraboy Company
3.
Charleville Battalion
A. Charleville (Rathluire) Company
B. Newtownshandrum Company
C. Milford Company
D. Dromina Company
E. Liscarroll Company
F. Churchtown Company
G. Ballyhea Company
H. Effin Company
I. Lisgriffin Company
J. Buttevant Company
4.
Kanturk Battalion
A. Lacklawn Company
B. Nadd Company
C. Kanturk Company
D. Castlemagner Company
E. Dromtarriffe Company
F. Kilbrin Company
G. Boherbue Company
H. Banteer Company
I. Bawnmore Company
J. Derrygallon Company
5.
Mallow Battalion
A. Analeentha Company
B. Kilshannig Company
C. Twopothouse Company
D. Ballyclough Company
E. Lombardstown Company
F. Ahadillane Company
G. Mallow Company
H. Burnfort (Mourneabbey) Company
North-West Cork Flying Column
V. South-West Cork Brigade
(Not
organized until after the Truce)
VI. East Waterford Brigade, Co. Waterford
1.
Waterford City Battalion
A. Waterford City Company
B. Barrack Street Company
C. Gracedieu Company
D. Ballytruckle Company
F. Butlertown Company
a. Ferrybank Company
2.
Dunhill Battalion
A. Dunhill Company
B. Kilmeadan Company
C. Fenor Company
D. Tramore Company
E. Kill Company
F. Dungarvan Company
3.
Third Battalion
A. Callaghane Company
B. Passage East Company
C. Killea Company
D. Ballymacaw Company
E. Checkpoint & Faithlegg Company
VII. West Waterford (Deise) Brigade
1.
Dungarvan Battalion (No. 1)
1) Dungarvan Company
2) Abbeyside Company
3) Glenbeg (Twomile Bridge) Company
4) Sleady Company
5) Colligan Company
6) Brickey Company
7) Modeligo Company
8) Nire Company
9) Ballymacarbery Company
10) Touraneena-Knockboy Company
11) Kilbrien Company
2.
Lismore Battalion
1) Tallow Company
2) Glendine Company
3) Ballysaggart Company
4) Lismore Company
5) Knockanore Company
6) Cappoquin & Melleray Company
7) Ballyduff Company
8) Kilwatermoy Company
3.
Ardmore Battalion
A. Ring Company
B. Old Parish Company
C. Kiely’s Cross Company
D. Ardmore Company
E. Piltown Company
F. Clashmore Outpost
G. Ballycurrane Company
H. Villierstown Company
4.
Kilrossanty Battalion
A. Kilrossanty Company
B. Stradbally Company
C. Garranbane Company
D. Kilmacthomas Company
E. Bonmahon Company
West Waterford Flying Column
VIII. North Kerry Brigade
1.
Tralee Battalion
A. Boherbee Company
B. Strand Street Company
C. Curraheen Company
D. Rock Street Tralee Company
E. Ballyroe Company
F. Farmer’s Bridge Company
G. Oak Park Company
H. Blennerville Company
Tralee Flying Column
2.
Ardfert Battalion
1) Ardfert Company
2) Ballyheigue Company
3) Kerryhead Company
4) Causeway Company
5) Kilmoyley Company
6) Abbeydorney Company
7) Kilflynn Company
8) Churchill Company
Adfert
Flying Column
3.
Lixnax Battalion
A. Lixnaw Company
B. Leam Company
C. Rathea Company
D. Ballydonoghue Company
E. Ballybunion Company
F. Ballyduff Company
G. Ardoughter Company
Linax
Flying Column
4.
Castlegregory Battalion
A. Cloghane-Cappa Company
B. Ballinira-Kilcummin Company
C. Aughacasla Company
D. Kilshannig-Fahamore Company
E. Camp Company
F. Castlegregory Company
5.
Dingle Battalion
A. Inch Company
B. Annascaul Company
C. Lispole Company
D. Dingle Company
E. Ventry Company
F. Ballyferriter Company
G. Ballydavid Company
H. Cuas Company
6.
Listowel Battalion
1) Tarbert Company
2) Behins Company
3) Bedford Company
4) Finuge Company
5) Newtown (Mohvane) Company
6) Listowel Company
7) Knockanure Company
8) Beale Company
9) Duagh Company
10) Ballylongford Company
11) Asdee Company
Listowel
Flying Column
IX. South Kerry Brigade
1.
Castleisland Battalion
A. Brosna Company
B. Castleisland Company
C. Cordal Company
D. Currow Company
E. Knocknagoshel Company
F. Lyreacroumpane Company
G. Scartaglin Company
Castleisland
Flying Column
2.
Ballymacelligot Battalion
A. Ashill Company
B. Ballymacelligot Company
C. Currans Company
D. Firies Company
E. Kiltallagh Company
F. Keel Company
Ballymacelligot
Flying Column
3.
Kenmare Battalion
A. Tahilla Company
B. Templenoe Company
C. Kenmare Company
D. Crossroads Company
E. Kilgarvan Company
H. Bonane Company
I. Dauros Company
J. Ardea Company
K. Lauragh Company
Kenmare
Flying Column
4.
Killarney Battalion
A. Ballyhar Company
B. Beaufort Company
C. Black Valley Company
D. Fossa Company
F. Killarney Company
G. Kilcummin Company
H. Lissivigeen Company
I. Listry Company
J. Muckross Company
Killarney
Flying Column
5.
Barraduff Battalion
A. Anablaha Company
B. Barraduff Company
C. Bealnadeega Company
D. Glenflesk Company
E. Rathmore Company
F. Greeveguilla Company
Barraduff
Flying Column
6.
Milltown Battalion
A. Milltown Company
B. Killorglin Company
C. Glencar Company
D. Kilgobnet Company
E. Glenbeigh Company
F. Dungeel Company
G. Caragh Lake Company
Milltown
Flying Column
X. West Kerry Brigade
1.
Caherciveen Battalion
A. Caherciveen Company
B. Killoe Company
C. Ballycarbery Company
D. Foilmore Company
E. Kells Company
F. Coonana Company
2.
Ballinskelligs Battalion
A. Ballinskelligs Company
B. Glen Company
C. Portmagee Company
D. Valentia Company
E. Fermoyle Company
3.
Waterville Battalion
A. Knopogue Company
B. Dromod Company
C. Masterguihy Company
D. Tullig Company
E. Waterville Company
F. Baslicon Company
G. Lohar Company
4.
Caherdaniel Battalion
A. Caherdaniel Company
B. Reen Company
C. Castlecove Company
D. Glenlough Company
E. Sneem Company
West Kerry Flying Column
XI. West Limerick Brigade, Co. Limerick
1.
Newcastlewest Battalion
A. Monegay Company
B. Newcastlewest Company
C. Killoughteen Company
D. Ardagh Company
E. Kilcolman Company
F. Carrickerry Company
2.
Abbeyfeale Battalion
F. Abbeyfeale Company
G. Athea Company
H. Templeglantine Company
I. Tournafulla Company
J. Mount Collins Company
3.
Dromcollogher Battalion
A. Dromcollogher Company
B. Broadford Company
C. Feohanagh Company
D. Castlemahon Company
E. Feenagh Company
F. Ballygran Company
G. Kilmeedy Company
H. Clouncagh Company
K. Killeedy Company
4.
Rathkeale Battalion
A. Rathkeale Company
B. Stonehall Company
C. Pallaskenry Company
D. Ballysteen Company
E. Askeaton Company
F. Croagh Company
G. Ballingarry Company
H. Granagh Company
I. Kilfinny Company
J. Cappagh Company
5.
Ballyhahill Battalion
A. Loughill Company
E. Shanagolden Company
N. Foynes Company
O. Ballyhahill Company
R. Ballygoughlan Company
V. Glin Company
West Limerick Flying Column
2nd Southern Division
I. East Limerick (Galtee) Brigade, Co. Limerick
1.
Doon Battalion
A. Doon Company
B. Cappawhite Company
C. Oola Company
D. Cullen Company
E. Templebraden Company
F. Pallas Company
2.
Kilteely Battalion
1) Hospital Company
2) Knockaney Company
3) Kilteely Company
4) Emly Company
5) Knocklong Company
6) Herbertstown Company
7) Garryspillane Company
3.
Bruff Battalion
No. 1 Company, Bruff
No. 2 Company, Athlacca
No. 3 Company, Manister
No. 4 Company, Meanus
No. 5 Company, Grange
No. 6 Company, Loughgur
No. 7 Company, Herbertstown
(Banogue)
4.
Kilmallock Battalion
A. Martinstown Company
B. Bulgaden Company
C. Elton Company
D. Ballingaddy Company
E. Kilmallock Company
F. Dromin Company
G. Bruree Company
5.
Kilfinane Battalion
1) Ardpatrick Company
2) Kilfinane Company
3) Glenroe Company
4) Knockanevin & Shraherla Company
5) Ballyorgan Company
6) Knockadea Company
7) Cush Company
6.
Galbally Battalion
A. Galbally Company
B. Barna Company
C. Anglesboro Company
D. Ballylanders Company
E. Kilbehenny Company
East Limerick Flying Column
II. Mid-Limerick Brigade
1.
Limerick City Battalion
A. Blackboy Pike Company
B. Rhebogue Company
C. Broad Street Company
D. Thomondgate Company
E. Cary’s Road Company
F. New Street Company
2.
Castleconnell Battalion
A. Castleconnell Company
B. Ahane Company
C. Murroe Company
D. Cappamore Company
E. Annacotty Company
F. Abington Company
3.
Adare Battalion
A. Mungret Company
B. Ballybrown Company
C. Patrickswell Company
D. Kildimo Company
E. Adare Company
4.
Caherconlish Battalion
A. Caherconlish Company
B. Ballybricken Company
C. Fedamore Company
D. Ballyneety Company
E. Killonan Company
F. Croom Company
Mid-Limerick Flying Column
III. Mid-Tipperary Brigade
1.
Thurles Battalion
A. Thurles Company No. 1
B. Thurles Company No. 2
C. Holycross Company
D. Moycarbey Company
E. Boherlahan Company
F. Two Mile Borris Company
G. Gortnahoe Company
H. Glangoole Company
I. The Commons Company
2.
Templemore Battalion
A. Castleiney Company
B. Templetuohy Company
C. Loughmore Company
D. Moyne Company
E. Clonmore Company
F. Drom Company
G. Templemore Company
H. Killea Company
3.
Upperchurch Battalion
A. Drombane Company
B. Upperchurch Company
C. Borrisoleigh Company
D. Inch Company
E. Ballycahill Company
F. Inch-Milestone Company
Mid-Tipperary Flying Column
IV. South Tipperary Brigade
1.
Rosegreen Battalion
A. Rosegreen Company
B. Fethard Company
C. Mortlestown Company
D. Newchapel Company
2.
Cashel Battalion
A. Cashel Company
B. New Inn Company
C. Golden Company
D. Dualla Company
E. Kilfeacle Company
3.
Dundrum Battalion
A. Knockavilla Company
B. Anacarthy Company
C. Hollyford Company
D. Rosmore Company
E. Clonoulty Company
4.
Tipperary Town Battalion
A. Tipperary Town Company No. 1
B. Mount Bruis Company
C. Donohill Company
E. Donaskeigh Company
F. Sologhead Company
G. Aherlow Company
H. Bansha Company
I. Kilross Company
K. Lattin Company
L. Tipperary Town Company No. 2
5.
Clonmel Battalion
A. Clonmel Company
B. Kilsheelan Company
C. Grange Company
D. Newcastle Company
E. Powerstown Company
F. Russelstown Company
G. Kilcash Company
6.
Cahir Battalion
A. Tincurry Company
B. Ballybacon Company
C. Graigue Company
D. Skeheenarinka Company
E. Garrymore Company
F. Ballyporeen Company
G. Burncourt Company
H. Cahir Company
K. Rehill Company
7.
Drangan Battalion
A. Drangan Company
B. Ballingarry Company
C. Cloneen Company
D. Killusty Company
E. Moyglass Company
F. Laffansbridge Company
G. Killenaule Company
8.
Carrick-on-Suir Battalion
A. Carrick-on-Suir Company
B. Faugheen Company
C. Thomastown Company
D. Glenstown Company
E. Clonea Company
F. Rathgormack Company
G. Ballindysart Company
H. Ballyneil Company
K. Killonerry Company
South Tipperary Flying Column No. 1
South Tipperary Flying Column No. 2
V. Kilkenny Brigade
1.
North Kilkenny Battalion
A. Kilkenny City Company (No. 1)
B. Kilkenny City Company (No. 2)
C. Threecastles Company
D. Outrath Company
E. Ballycallan Company
F. Dunmore Company
2.
Tullaroan Battalion
A. Tullaroan Company
B. Graine Company
C. Clomantagh Company
D. Urlingford Company
E. Crosspatrick Company
F. Galmoy Company
G. Johnstown Company
H. Freshford Company
I. Gathabawn Company
3.
Castlecomer Battalion
A. Clogh-The Swan Company (Co. Laois)
B. Crutt Company
C. Ballyouskill Company
D. Castlecomer Company
E. Loon Company
F. Coon Company
G. Ballyraggarty Company
H. Coolbawn Company
I. Conahy Company
K. Muchalee Company
L. Newtown Company (Co. Laois)
4.
Paulston & Gowron Battalion
A. Clara Company
B. Bawnafea Company
C. Paulstown Company
D. Uppergrange Company
E. Dunbell Company
F. Blanchfield’s Park Company
G. Gowran Company
5.
Craigh-na-Managh Battalion
A. Graignemanagh Company
B. Raheendonore Company
C. The Rower Company
D. Thomastown Company
E. Inistioge Company
6.
Tullogher Battalion
A. Tullogher Company
B. Listerlin Company
C. Glenmore Company
D. Slieverue Company
E. Mullinavatt Company
F. Knockmoylan Company
G. Milebush Company
H. Kilmacow Company
I. Mooncoin Company
7.
Callan Battalion
A. Coolagh Company
B. Mullinahone Company
C. Ahenure Company
D. Ballychoven Company
E. Kilnamanagh Company
F. Ballymuck Company
G. Callan Company
Callan Flying Column
8.
Knocktopher Battalion
A. Hugginstown-Ballyhale Company
B. Dunamaggin Company
C. Templemore Company
D. Tullahaught Company
E. Windgap Company
F. Kilmoganny Company
9.
Mooncoin Battalion
A. Mooncoin Company
B. Carrigeen Company
C. Clogga Company
D. Kilmacow Company
E. Milltown Company
F. Slieverue Company
North Kilkenny Flying Column
South Kilkenny Flying Column
3rd
Southern Division
I. Laois Brigade
1.
Laois Battalion
A. Ballyroan Company
B. Clonkeen Company
C. Heath Company
D. Lalor’s Mills Company
E. Portlaoise Company
F. Ratheniska Company
G. Raheen Company
H. Straboe Company
I. Pallas Company
2.
Mountmellick Battalion
A. Clonaslee Company
B. Rosenallis Company
C. Mountmellick Company
D. Clonaghadoo Company
E. Ballyfin Company
3.
Abbeyleix Battalion
A. Abbeyleix Company
B. Ballacolla Company
C. Clough Company
D. Durrow Company
E. Shanahoe Company
F. Rathdowney Company
G. Ballinakill Company
H. Cullahill Company
I. Ballybrophy Company
J. Clonmeen Company
4.
Timahoe Battalion
A. Knocklaide Company
B. Timahoe Company
C. Kilcruise Company
D. Luccacurran Company
E. Ballickmoyler Company
F. Wolfhill Company
5.
Killenard Battalion
A. Killenard Company
B. Portarlington Company
C. Courtwood Company
D. Emo Company
E. Vicarstown Company
6.
Mountrath Battalion
A. Mountrath Company
B. Castletown Company
C. Camross Company
D. Borris-in-Ossory Company
E. Coolrain Company
F. Killenure Company
G. Kyle (Ballaghmore) Company
Laois Flying Column
II. North Offaly Brigade
1.
Tullamore Battalion
1) Tullamore Company
2) Gurteen Company
3) Killeigh Company
4) Ballycowan Company
5) Kilbeggan Company
6) Durrow-Bracklin Company
2.
Daingean Battalion
A. Daingean Company
B. Walshisland Company
C. Ballinagar Company
D. Cloneygowan Company
E. Ballycommon Company
F. Geashill Company
3.
Tyrrellspass Battalion
A. Tyrrellspass Company
B. Killclonfert Company
C. Croghan Company
D. Rhode Company
4.
Edenderry Battalion
A. Edenderry Company
B. Bracknagh Company
C. Castlejordan Company
D. Rathangan Company
1) Cushina Company
North Offaly Flying Column
III. South Offaly Brigade
1.
Clara Battalion
A. Clara Company
B. Ballycumber Company
C. Rahan Company
D. Pullough Company
2.
Cloghan Battalion
A. Cloghan Company
B. Banagher Company
C. Ferbane Company
D. Doon Company
E. Shannonbridge Company
F. Moystown Company
3.
Kilcormac Battalion
A. Killoughey Company
B. Kilcormac Company
C. Kinnitty Company
D. Drumcullen Company
4.
Birr Battalion
A. Clareen Company
B. Birr Company
C. Coolderry Company
D. Rathcabbin Company
IV. North Tipperary Brigade
1.
Nenagh Battalion
A. Nenagh Company
B. Kilruane Company
C. Puckane Company
D. Ballinaclough Company
E. Silvermines Company
2.
Toomevara Battalion
A. Moneygall Company
B. Toomevara Company
C. Cloughjordan Company
D. Gurtagarry Company
3.
Portroe (Ballina) Battalion
A. Portroe Company
B. Ballina Company
C. Bushfield Company
D. Ballywilliam Company
E. Ballycommon Company
4.
Borrisokane Battalion
A. Borrisokane Company
B. Kilbarron Company
C. Terryglass Company
D. Lorrha Company
E. Eglish Company
F. Balingarry Company
5.
Templederry Battalion
A. Templederry Company
B. Kilcommon Company
C. Foilnamon Company
D. Curreeny Company
E. Killeen Company
6.
Newport Battalion
A. Newport Company
B. Ballinahinch-Birdhill Company
C. Killoscully Company
D. Knockfune-Lackamore Company
7.
Roscrea Battalion
A. Roscrea Company
B. Dunkerrin Company
C. Shinrone Company
D. Clonakenny Company
North Tipperary Flying Column
1st Western Division
I. East Clare Brigade
1.
Newmarket-on-Fergus Battalion
1) Carrigarra Company
2) Newmarket-on-Fergus Company
3) Quin Company
4) Clonmoney (Well) Company
5) Sixmilebridge Company
6) Ballycar Company
2.
Clonlara Battalion
1) Cratloe Company
2) Meelick Company
3) Clonlara Company
4) Truagh Company
5) Oatfield Company
6) Caherdavin Company
3.
Broadford Battalion
A. Kilbane Company
B. Bridgetown Company
C. Garrenboy Company
D. Ogonelloe Company
1) Broadford Company
4.
Tuamgraney Battalion
A. Cahirhurley Company
B. O’Gonnelloe Company
C. Scariff Company
D. Cooleenbridge Company
E. Mountshannon Company
5.
Bodyke Battalion
A. Kilkishen Company
B. O’Callaghan’s Mills Company
C. Bodyke Company
D. Tulla Company
E. Glendree Company
F. Knockjames Company
6.
Feakle Battalion
1) Feakle Company
2) Annaghneale Company
3) Killanena Company
4) Flagmount Company
5) Cahir Company
6) Dromandoona Company
East Clare Flying Column
II. Mid-Clare Brigade
1.
Ennis Battalion
A. Crusheen Company
B. Barefield Company
C. Ballinruan Company
D. Clooney Company
E. Ennis Company
F. Doora Company
2.
Daragh Battalion
A. Ballyea Company
B. Inch Company
C. Connolly Company
D. Lissycasey Company
E. Ballycorrick Company
F. Kilmaley Company
G. Clarecastle Company
3.
Corofin Battalion
A. Kilnamona Company
B. Ruan Company
C. Kilseedy Company
D. Dysart Company
E. Rath Company
F. Corofin Company
G. Kilnaboy Company
4.
Ennistymon Battalion
A. Ennistymon Company
B. Inagh Company
C. Lavareen Company
D. Lahinch Company
E. Moy Company
F. Glendine Company
G. Miltown Malbay Company
H. Letterkelly Company
J. Ballyea Company
5.
Kilfenora Battalion
A, Kilfenora Company
B. Clouna Company
C. Liscannor Company
D. Ballyculliney Company
E. Moymore Company
F. Doolin Company
G. Kilshanny Company
1) Kilnaboy Outpost
6.
Ballyvaughan Battalion
A. Ballyvaughan-Noughaville Company
B. Carron, Murrough Company
C. Toovahera Company
D. Ballinalacken Company
E. Lisdoonvarna Company
F. New Quay Company
Mid-Clare Flying Column
III. West Clare Brigade
1.
Cranny Battalion
A. Coolmeen Company
B. Kildysart Company
C. Cranny Company
D. Labasheeda Company
2.
Knockerra Battalion
A. Knockerra Company
B. Kilmurray McMahon Company
C. Kilmihill Company
D. Glenmore Company
E. Killimer Company
F. Kilrush Company
3.
Cooraclare Battalion
A. Cooraclare Company
B. Monmore Company
C. Cree Company
D. Doonbeg Company
E. Bealaha Company
F. Clohanmore Company
4.
Kilmurry Battalion
A. Mullagh Company
B. Coore Company
C. Knocknahilla Company
D. Kilmurry Company
E. Quilty Company
5.
Carrigaholt Battalion
A. Carrigaholt Company
B. Kilkee Company
C. Kilferagh Company
D. Doonaha-Querin Company
E. Moveen Company
F. Cross Company
G. Lisdeen Company
H. Kilbaha Company
IV. Galway South-East (Ballinasloe, East Galway) Brigade
1.
Loughrea Battalion
1) New Inn Company
2) Closetoken Company
3) Kilnadeema Company
4) Loughrea Company
5) Bullaun Company
6) Kilrickle Company
7) Kilchreest Company
8) Mullagh Company
2.
Portumna Battalion
1) Portumna Company
2) Tynagh Company
3) Tiernascragh Company
4) Ballinakill Company
5) Kilmeen Company
6) Leitrim Company
7) Duniry Company
8) Woodford Company
9) Abbey Company
10) Killimor Company
3.
Ballinasloe Battalion
1) Cappatagle Company
2) Aughrim Company
3) Ballinasloe Company
4) Clontuskert Company
5) Kiltormer Company
6) Laurencetown Company
7) Clonfert Company
V. Galway South-West Brigade
1.
Gort Battalion
1) Peterswell Company
2) Kilbracanty Company
3) Beagh Company
4) Derrybrien Company
5) Gort Company
2.
Ardrahan Battalion
1) Kinvara Company
2) Ballinderreen Company
3) Ardrahan Company
4) Kilmacduagh Company
5) Killartan Company
3.
Athenry Battalion
1) Athenry Company
2) Craughwell Company
3) Maree-Oranmore Company
4) Kilconieran Company
5) Killimor Daly Company
6) Claranbridge Company
VI. South Mayo Brigade
1.
Cross Battalion
1) Cross Company
2) Neale Company
3) Clonbur Company
4) Kilmaine Company
5) Shrule Company
6) Carras Company
7) Thomastown Company
2.
Ballinrobe Battalion
1) Ballinrobe Company
2) Clonacastle Company
3) Robeen Company
4) Partry Company
5) Seah Company
6) Loughmask Company
7) Holymount Company
3.
Claremorris Battalion
1) Claremorris Company
2) Ballyglass Company
3) Irishtown Company
4) Carramore Company
5) Ballindine Company
6) Kilcolman Company
7) Murneen Company
8) Crossboyne Company
9) Ballygown Company
4.
Balla Battalion
1) Balla Company
2) Ballyglass Company
3) Belcarra Company
4) Mayo Abbey Company
5) Tavanagh Company
South Mayo Flying Column
VII. North Galway Brigade
1.
Tuam Battalion
1) Barnaderg Company
2) Tuam Company
3) Cortoon Company
4) Sylaune Company
5) Corofin Company
6) Abbeyknockmoy Company
7) Milltown Company
8) Belmont Company
9) Gardenfield Company
10) Kilconly Company
2.
Dunmore Battalion
1) Dunmore Company
2) Kilterna Company
3) Williamstown Company
4) Kilcroom Company
5) Glynsk Company
6) Kilbegnet Company
7) Kilkerrin Company
8) Clonberne Company
9) Glenamaddy Company
10) Pollredmond Company
North Galway Flying Column
VIII. South Roscommon Brigade
1.
Castlerea Battalion
1) Loughglynn Company
2) Ballinagar Company
3) Moore Company
4) Cloonbonniffe Company
5) Trien Company
6) Cloonfad Company
7) Castlerea Company
8) Ballinlough Company
9) Gorthaganny Company
2.
Oran Battalion
A. Cloverhill Company
B. Ballinahiglish Company
C. Castleplunket Company
D. Fuerty Company
E. Donamon Company
F. Ballintubber Company
3.
Roscommon Battalion
A. Athleague Company
B. Roscommon Company
C. Kilteeran Company
D. Cloontuskert Company
E. Kilgefin Company
F. Kilbride Company
4.
Knockcroghery Battalion
A. Knockcroghery Company
B. St. John’s Company
C. Rahara Company
D. Curraghboy Company
E. Lisvara Company
F. Dysart Company
G. Kiltoom Company
H. Ballygar Company
IX. Mid-Galway Brigade
1.
Castlegar Battalion
1) Castlegar Company
2) Galway City Company
3) Derrydonnell Company
4) Newcastle Company
5) Cregmore Company
6) Cussaune Company
7) Monivea Company
2.
Claregalway Battalion
1) Claregalway Company
2) Annaghdown A Company
3) Annaghdown B Company
4) Kilcoona Company
3.
Headford Battalion
1) Clooneen Company
2) Claran Company
3) Caherlistrane Company
Mount Bellew
Independent Battalion
1)
Menlough Company
2)
Caltra Company
3)
Newbridge Company
4)
Ballymacward Company
5)
Gurteen Company
6)
Skehanagh Company
7)
Ballinamore Company
8)
Mount Bellew Company
2nd Western Division
I. Sligo Brigade
1.
Sligo Battalion
A. Sligo Town Company
B. Calry Company
C. Cararoe Company
D. Kilmacowen Company
2.
Grange Battalion
A. Grange Company
B. Drumcliffe Company
C. Magherow Company
D. Ballintrillick Company
E. Glenade Company
F. Rosses Point Company
G. Cliffoney Company
3.
Ballymote Battalion
A. Ballymote Company
B. Keash Company
C. Culfadda Company
D. Kilavil Company
E. Bunnmadden Company
F. Emlaughton Company
G. Kilcreevan Company
H. Ballinafad Company
1) Derroon Half-Company
4.
Gurteen Battalion
1) Gurteen Company
2) Cloonloo Company
3) Kilaraght Company
4) Monasteraden Company
5) Edmondstown Company
6) Towninadden Company
5.
Riverstown Battalion
1) Riverstown Company
2) St. James’ Well (Curry) Company
3) Gleann Company
4) Geevagh Company
5) Ballyrush Company
6) Highwood Company
7) Sooey Company
8) Glen Arigna Company
6.
Tubbercurry Battalion
A. Tubbercurry Company
B. Cloonaughill Company
C. Cully Company
D. Curry Company
E. Cashill Company
F. Cloonacool Company
G. Tourlestrane Company
H. Aclare Company
I. Mullinabreena Company
J. Achonry Company
K. Moylough Company
L. Glenesk Company
7.
Collooney Battalion
A. Collooney Company
B. Coolaney Company
C. Ballisodare Company
D. Carrick Bannagher Company
E. Ballygawley Company
F. Ballinacarrow Company
G. Screen-Dromard Company
H. Templeboy Company
8.
Ballintogher Battalion
1) Ballintogher Company
2) Dromahair Company
3) Newtownmanor Company
4) Ballinagar Company
5) Greaghnafarna Company
6) Killavoggy Company
7) Glenn Company
9.
Killargue Battalion
1) Killargue Company
2) Glencar Company
3) Ballaghameehan Company
4) Duagh Company
5) Mullies Company
6) Manorhamilton Company
7) Glenfarne Company
8) Kiltyclogher Company
10.
Bundoran Battalion
A. Bundoran Company
B. Kinlough Company
C. Tullaghan Company
II. North Roscommon Brigade
1.
Byle Battalion
A. Boyle Company
B. Doon Company
C. Ballinameen Company
D. Beedogue Company
E. Fairmount Company
1) Frenchpark Outpost
2.
Elphin Battalion
A. Ballyroddy-Mantua Company
B. Killina Company
C. Tulsk Company
D. Creeve Company
E. Elphin Company
1) Aughrim Company
3.
Strokestown Battalion
A. Carniska Company
B. Curraghroe Company
C. Scramogue Company
D. Tarmonbary Company
E. Slatta Company
F. Ruskey Company
G. Kilglass Company
H. Kilrustan Company
I. Strokestown Outpost
J. Cloonfree Company
4.
Arigna Battalion
1) Arigna Company
2) Ballyfaran Company
3) Crossna Company
4) Keadue Company
5) Cootehall Company
5.
Aughrim Battalion
A. Kilmore Company
B. Drumlion Company
C. Croghan Company
D. Cootehall Company
E. Drumboylan Company
III. East Mayo Brigade
1.
Swinford Battalion
A. Swinford Company
B. Barnalyra Company
C. Charlestown Company
D. Tumgesh Company
E. Killasser Company
F. Meelic Company
G. Tullinacurra Company
2.
Ballaghaderreen Battalion
1) Carracastle Company
2) Derrinacartha Company
3) Roosky Company
4) Doocastle Company
5) Lavey Company
6) Cloontia Company
7) Brusna Company
8) Sinolane Company
9) Tibokine Company
10) Aughalistia Company
11) Liscaul Company
12) Edmondstown Company
3.
Kiltimagh Battalion
A. Kiltimagh Company
B. Bohola Company
C. Ballinamore Company
D. Kilkelly Company
E. Aghalestia Company
F. Freenegleragh Company
4.
Ballyhuanis Battalion
1) Bekan Company
2) Logboy Company
3) Knock Company
4) Crossard Company
5) Brackloon Company
6) Aghamore Company
7) Coolnafarna Company
8) Ballyhaunis Company
9) Holywell Company
3rd Western Division
(Not organized before the Truce, nor were
any of the units within it)
4th Western Division
I. West Mayo Brigade
1.
Castlebar Battalion
A. Castlebar No. 1 Company
B. Ballyheane Company
C. Islandneady Company
D. Glenisland Company
E. Crimlin Company
F. Ballyvarey Company
G. Ballintubber Company
H. Burren Company
I. Breaghy Company
J. Castlebar No. 2 Company
2.
Newport (Kilmeena) Battalion
A. Kilmeena Company
B. Brockagh Company
C. Newport Company
D. Glenhest Company
E. Shramore Company
F. Tiernaur Company
G. Mallaranny Company
H. Ballycarry Company
K. Achill Company
1) Dooninver Company
2) Keel Company
3) Cashel Company
4) Dooega Company
5) Dooagh Company
6) Cloughmore Company
7) Doohinela Company
Newport Flying Column
3.
Westport Battalion
A. Westport Company
B. Owenween Company
C. Belclare Company
D. Couslough Company
E. Derrygorman Company
F. Killavalla Company
G. Murrisk Company
H. Aughagower Company
Westport Flying Column
4.
Louisburg Battalion
A. Louisburgh Company
B. Killeen Company
C. Achonry Company
D. Lecanvey Company
E. Culleen Company
F. Tully Company
Louisburg
Flying Column
West Mayo Flying Column
II. North Mayo Brigade
1.
Ballina Battalion
1) Ballina Company
2) Bonniconlon Company
3) Knockmore Company
4) Rehins Company
5) Breaffy Company
6) Attymass Company
7) Ballysokeery Company
2.
Foxford Battalion
A. Foxford Company
B. Culmore Company
C. Straide Company
D. Callow Company
E. Shraheen Company
F. Attymachugh Company
3.
Ballycastle Battalion
A. Ballycastle Company
B. Lacken Company
C. Moygownagh Company
D. Killala Company
E. Kilfian Company
4.
Crossmolina Battalion
A. Crossmolina Company
B. Lahardane Company
C. Keenagh Company
D. Rakestreet Company
E. Ardagh Company
1) Eskragh Company
5.
Corballa Battalion
A. Castleconnor (Corballa) Company
B. Enniscrone Company
C. Culleens Company
D. Easkey Company
E. Dromore West Company
F. Corembla Company
6.
Doohoma Battalion
1) Doohoma Company
2) Geesala Company
3) Dooyork Company
4) Doolough Company
5) Shraigh Company
6) Bangor Company
7) Curranboy (Carrateigue) Company
8) Glenamoy Company
7.
Bellmullett Battalion
A. Bellmullet Company
B. Barhane Company
C. Corclough Company
D. Binghamstown Company
E. Tirrane Company
F. Carramore Company
G. Gortmelia Company
H. Pullathomas Company
I. Foxpoint Company
North Mayo Flying Column No. 1
North Mayo Flying Column No. 2
III. West Connemara Brigade
1.
Leeane Battalion
A. Leenane Company
B. Cornamone Company
C. Cloughbrack Company
D. Finny Company
E. Lettergesk Company
1) Kilmilken Company
2.
Rossmuck Battalion
1) Rossmuck Company
2) Carraroe Company
3) Lettermore Company
4) Tiernea Company
5) Ballinakill Company
6) Lettermullen Company
7) Clynagh Company
8) Camus Company
9) Kilkerrin Company
3.
Roundstone Battalion
A. Roundstone Company
B. Carna Company
C. Cashel Company
D. Recess Company
E. Calla Company
4.
Clifden Battalion
A. Clifden Company
B. Cleggan Company
C. Ballinakill Company
D. Inisbofin Company
E. Tullycross Company
F. Letterfrack Company
West Connemara Flying Column
North Section
South Section
IV. East Connemara Brigade
1.
Spiddal Battalion
1) Barna Company
2) Furbough Company
3) Spiddal Company
4) Knock Company
2.
Inverin Battalion
1) Rossaveal Company
2) Tully Company
3) Minna & Inverin Company
4) Cornarone Company
3.
Moycullen Battalion
A. Moycullen Company
B. Oughterard Company
C. Killanin-Rosscahill Company
D. Bushypark Company
1st Scottish Division
I. Glasgow Brigade
1. Glasgow Battalion
1) North West Glasgow Company
2) Bridgeton Company
3) Govan Company
4) Baillieston Company
5) Uddingston Company
6) Clydebank Company
7) Anderson Company
8) Cambuslang Company
2. Motherwell Battalion
1) Motherwell Company
2) Wishaw Company
3) Craigneuk Company
4) Hamilton Company
5) Blantyre Company
6) Bellshill Company
7) Mossend Company
8) Burnbank Company
3. Falkirk Battalion
1) Falkirk Company
2) Denny Company
3) Stirling Company
4. Fife Battalion
1) Greenock No. 1 Company
2) Greenock No. 2 Company
3) Gourack Company
4) Port Glasgow Company
5. Dumbarton Battalion
1) Dumbarton Company
2) Dalmuir Company
3) Alexandria Company
4) Renton Company
II. Dundee Brigade
1. Dundee Battalion Company
1) Dundee Company
2) Buckhaven Company
3) Lochore Company
4) Methill Company
5) Newmills Company
6) Lochgelly Company
2. Edinburgh Battalion
1) Edinburgh Company
2) Leith Company
3) Portebello Company
4) Broxburn Company
5) Linlithgow Company
6) Winchburgh Company
7) Bonnybridge Company
English
Battalions
(“Overseas
Division”)
London Battalion
(company strength)
Mancester Battalion
Company No. 1
Company No. 2
Liverpool Battalion
Company No. 1, Bootle
Company No. 2,
Liverpool
Company No. 3,
Birkenhead
Company No. 4, St.
Helen’s Bay
Company No. 5,
Earlstown
Company No. 6, Wigan
Company No. 7, Preston
Manchester Special
Services Unit
Tyneside Battalion
A. Jarrow Company
B. Hebburn Company
C. Newcastle-on-Tyne Company
D. Wallsend Company
E. Bedlington Company
F. Consett Company
G. Stockton-on-Tees Company
H. Chester-le-Street Company
I. Thornley-Wheathill Company
J. Sunderland Company
IRISH
CITIZEN ARMY
Jim Larkin, James Connolly, and Jack White of the Irish Transport and
General Workers Union (ITGWU) organized the Irish Citizen Army (ICA) in the
aftermath of the Great Dublin Lockout of 1913 as a vehicle for worker self-defence
during strikes and other actions.
Dissension among its members, particularly the leadership, broke out
almost immediately over the relationship of some memers with the Irish National
Volunteer Force, one that grew worse after the split of the latter in 1914.
In the Easter Rising of 1916, the membership of the ICA was, at least
on paper, rolled into the Army of the Irish Republic along with the Irish
Volunteers, the Cumann na mBan, the Fianna Eireann, and the Hibernian
Rifles. In practice, however, the ICA
units, which included women in combat positions (most notably its de facto
field commander, Constance Markievicz), fought separately in most instances,
the attempted storming of Dublin Castle by a combined force of Volunteers and
ICA being a striking exception.
The core of the Irish Citizen Army was its Dublin Regiment, subdivided
into three battalions:
No. 1: City Battalion
No. 2: North County Battalion
No. 3: South County Battalion.
Each of these three battalions further broke down into half-companies.
Outside of Dublin, but still on its outskirts, units of ICA were:
Sligo Company
Balbriggan Company
Lucan Company
Clondalkin Company
Terenure Company
Swords Company
Finglas Company
Coolock Company
Kinsealy Company
Baldoyle Company
How many of these outlying unit remained organized after the Easter
Rising is anyone’s guess, though it would be a good bet that many dissolved
when their members joined the Volunteers in the lead up to the war.
Between the Rising and the War of Independence, efforts of varying
success were made to organize ICA units in Cork, Derry, Drogheda, Monaghan, and
Glasgow. We know the effort in Derry
failed because that is what made Peadar O’Donnell decide to join the
Volunteers, where he rose to brigadier.
Women’s Section
Though even Connolly himself referred to the “women’s section” of the Citizen Army, in practice the members of the organization were fully integrated. The ICA did, however, have close relations with the Irish Women Workers’ Union (IWWU), an offshoot of the Irish Transport and General Workers Union (ITGWU), which came to function much like the CMB (see below) for the Irish Volunteers. After the Easter Rising, however, the IWWU reorganized as a separate union in its own right.
Irish Citizen Scouts Corps
Despite the fact that Constance Markievicz herself was one of the founders of Fianna Eireann, the ICA established its own scout corps for youth, with a socialist as well as nationalist direction.
CUMANN NA
mBAN
The Cumann na mBan was founded in 1913, the same night as the
inauguration of the Irish National Volunteer Force. It was a women’s nationalist organization
that during the War of Independence became an auxilary to the IRA. The year after its founding, CMB absorbed the
earlier Inghinidhe na hEireann, found by Maud Gonne in 1900.
In its resurgence after the Rising, the CMB organized in structures
parallel to those of the IRA, ideally (but not always in practice) matching
brigade for brigade, district for battalion, and branch for company. Were the records of the Irish Defense Forces
as complete for CMB as they are for IRA, I would list them all. Since they are not, however, I will select
the testimony of one individual, Maire Bean Mhic Gilla Padraig, Adjutant of the
North Wexford Brigade of CMB, about what a fully-developed CMB structure looked
like.
I. North Wexford Brigade Area (CMB)
1. District No. 1
Ballindaggin
Branch
Ballycarney
Branch
Marshallstown
Branch
Kiltealy
Branch
Kilmyshall Branch
Bunclody
Branch
Enniscorty
No. 1 Branch
Blackwater
Branch
2. District No. 2
Rathnure
Branch
Poulpeasty
Branch
Enniscorty
No. 2 Branch
Caim
Branch
Killane
Branch
Clonroche
Branch
3. District No. 3
Ferns
Branch
Clonee
Branch
Camolin
Branch
Ballygarrett
Branch
Kilanerin
Branch
Riverchapel
Branch
Gorey
Branch
Boolavogue
Branch
Monageer
Branch
Castletown
Branch
4. District No. 4
Carnew
Branch
Askamore
Branch
Cranford
Branch
The West Connemara Brigade Area, by contrast, had just three
sub-units: Clifden Branch, Ballinafad
Branch, and Letterfrack Branch.
The records for CMB can be found here:
http://www.militaryarchives.ie/collections/online-collections/military-service-pensions-collection/search-the-collection/organisation-and-membership/cumann-na-mban-series
Clan na Gael
Sponsored by the Cumann na mBan, this association was the counterpart for young and adolescent girls to the Na Fianna Eireann, which had resisted their inclusion. Much different than the same-named covert organization based in America, it was an Irish republican version of Girl Scouts founded in 1910 under the aegis of Inghinidhe na hÉireann, a nationalist group for women that preceded and merged into CMB.
NA FIANNA
EIREANN
Established in 1909 by Bulmer Hobson of the Irish Republican
Brotherhood (IRB; a much different entity than the IRA) and Constance
Markievicz by combining his earlier Fianna, founded in 1902 to promote hurley,
and the Red Branch Knights unit of the Irish National Boy Scouts, resulting in
the latter organization changing its name nationwide. The Fianna became a feeder group for both the
IRB and later the Irish Volunteers.
Beside nationalism and romantic history, much of their activities
included military-like training. Fianna
units served at all of the locations during the Easter Rising, and it was, in
fact, Fianna members who fired the first shots.
During the Wars, they served in every brigade area, and their structure
mirrored that of the IRA (as they were by then called).
IRISH
REPUBLICAN BROTHERHOOD
Founded in 1858 by John O’Mahony, the IRB operated as a clandestine
oath-bound secret organization supporting Irish nationalism that worked behind
the scenes in the early 20th century to manipulate rising
nationalist sentiment into achieving what that sentiment called for. All the leaders of the Easter Rising and
nearly all those of the War of Independence were IRB members.
With one dissenting vote, its board voted to dissolve in 1924,
declaring its purpose complete in the treaty which established the Irish Free
State, whose name in Gaelic, Soarstat Eireann, was exactly the same as the term
for “Republic of Ireland” declared at the GPO in 1916.
CLAN NA
GAEL
Before returning to Ireland to found IRB, O’Mahony had earlier that
year established in America the Fenian Brotherhood, for which IRB was the Irish
sister group, with Michael Dohen and James Stephens. It is from the FB that Irish nationalists, of
the “physical force” tradition in particular, get the moniker “Fenians”. The FB split hopelessly into three different
factions in the aftermath of the invasions of Canada of 1866-1867. There were three of these, all under name
which may sound familiar: “Army of the
Irish Republic”.
To replace their disfunctional sister organization, the IRB influenced
the Irish-American community to organize the Clan na Gael, beginning in
1867. In 1877 when John Devoy led CNG,
the IRB embraced it as a sister organization.
The FB dissolved itself in 1880.
To coordinate activities between the two, a Revolutionary Council was
established under the by now familiar name of, once again, “Army of the Irish
Republic”, with three representatives of the IRB, three of the CNG, and one
from the Irish community in Australia.
Through this partnership, operatives of both groups could criss-cross
the Atlantic knowing they would find a home across the ocean. Even the Australian community played a part,
as when Devoy and John O’Reilly smuggled a six OTR Fenians prison escapees
there aboard the American whaling ship SS Catalpa.
Like the IRB, the “official” CNG, the Devoy wing at least, voted to
dissolve in 1924, but the rival Reorganized CNG under Joe McGarrity remained
and partnered with the “new” Irish Republican Army, now a clandestine group
much like the IRB, in 1927.
