Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Pádraig Ó h-Ainlí
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Pádraig Ó h-Ainlí Marker
Pádraig Ó h-Ainlí
17 mbliana d’aois. Ball den Complact Láir ar ar tugadh Complact “G” an céad cat céad briogáid Corcaí, Fianna Éireann ar ball. Dúnmarbhaíodh ina áit cónaíce é in uimhir a 2, an tsráid leathan, Corcaíg, ar an 17 Samhain 1920 ag fórsaí míleata na Sasana. Tá sé ina luí sa plásoíg poblachtánaíg i reilig Fionn Barra Naomhta, Corcaíg.
Patrick Hanley
17 years of age. A member of the Central Complex, known as “G” Company, the 1st Battalion, 1st Cork Brigade, Fianna Éireann member. He was murdered at his place of residence at number 2, Broad Street, Cork, on 17 November 1920 by British military forces. He is buried in the Republican Plot in Saint Finbarr’s Cemetery, Cork.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 1920.
Location. 51° 53.958′ N, 8° 28.819′ W. Memorial is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is on Grattan Street north of Peter's Street, on the left when
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Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Burning of Cork 1920 (a few steps from this marker); Sráid Anraí / Henry Street / Sráid Grattan / Grattan Street (within shouting distance of this marker); John & Charles Wesley (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne (about 150 meters away); Terence MacSwiney / Traolach Mac Suibhne (about 150 meters away); Láthair Chaisleán an Scidígh / Site of Skiddys Castle (about 150 meters away); Site of Skiddy’s Castle (about 150 meters away); Teach an Ardmhéara / The Mansion House (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
Also see . . . Remembering 1920: The murder of Patrick Hanley (Cork Independent).
The murder of Paddy Hanley was a reprisal by the British for the shooting of an RIC sergeant named O’Donoghue by G Company of the IRA earlier on the same night of 17 November 1920 in the course of an IRA raid on Lunham's bacon factory. Patrick lived with his widowed mother at No. 2 Broad Street. He was the sole support of her and his sister. At about 11.45 p.m. on the night of 17 November 1920, the residents of No. 2 Broad(Submitted on June 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)Street were awakened by the noise of the front door being broken open...Paddy Hanley opened the door of his room when he heard the man rushing up the stairs. The man in police uniform had just come from Mrs Coleman's room. Whilst standing at the door of his bedroom door, Patrick was fired at. It missed him. The man fired a second time and the bullet struck Patrick above the heart, killing him instantly.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 20262. Pádraig Ó h-Ainlí MarkerThe marker is affixed to this house.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
3. Pádraig Ó h-Ainlí Marker
A row of flats on Grattan Street. The house is located at the southern end of the complex.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
