This story epitomizes the entire revolutionary period in Ireland. The Hales Family was involved from the establishment of the Irish Volunteers in West Cork and were closely associated with well-known revolutionary figures, including Michael Collins, Tom Barry, and Liam Deasy. Both Se n and Tom were company commanders in the IRA in the area. The signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in December 1921 split the family and led to the two brothers taking opposing sides in the Civil War that would follow. The story of these brothers and the rest of the family gives a unique insight into life in Ireland in this tumultuous period.
This story epitomizes the entire revolutionary period in Ireland. The Hales Family was involved from the establishment of the Irish Volunteers in West Cork and were closely associated with well-known revolutionary figures, including Michael Collins, Tom Barry, and Liam Deasy. Both Se n and Tom were company commanders in the IRA in the area. The signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in December 1921 split the family and led to the two brothers taking opposing sides in the Civil War that would follow. The story of these brothers and the rest of the family gives a unique insight into life in Ireland in this tumultuous period.