Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11967Murder · Co. Galway · 26 Nov 1920

Loughnane brothers abducted and murdered at Shanaglish in 1920

Patrick and Harry Loughnane of Shanaglish, Co Galway, were abducted and murdered by the Black and Tans on 26 November 1920 during the War of Independence. Their bodies were found in a pond at Dombriste on 5 December 1920.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick and Harry Loughnane were abducted and murdered by the Black and Tans. (gript.ie)
  • whatA party of Auxiliaries fired on the brothers and took them away. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe brothers were taken to Drumharsna Castle, where they were beaten and apparently dragged behind a lorry before being shot. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe brothers were taken on 26 November while threshing on the Loughnane farm. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe bodies were discovered in a pond at Dombriste on 5 December. (gript.ie)
  • causeEvidence suggested Pat had a grenade exploded in his mouth. (gript.ie)
  • weaponThe bodies showed wounds inflicted by knives. (gript.ie)
  • courtA military court was convened in Gort on 8 December. (gript.ie)
  • courtNo official verdict was given. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Nov2025
    Othergript.ie, first report
    OTD: 26 NOV 1920: Black & Tans Murder Loughnane brothers - Gript

    Historical 'On This Day' feature published 26 November 2025 about a 1920 killing. It records that a military court was convened in Gort but gave no official verdict. No link to an existing case.

    victim, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Harry Loughnane, male, irish (judged from name)Harry Loughnane