Fitzsimons, James

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Name: Fitzsimons, James

Rank: Sergeant

Reg No: 2566

Station: St. Luke’s, Cork

Years of Service: 4

Background:
James Fitzsimons, born on 23rd May, 1903, came from Strangford, Co. Down. He joined An Garda Síochána on 23rd November, 1922, having previously worked as an electrician. He served in the 3rd Northern Division of the Irish Volunteers for a period of 18 months prior to becoming a Garda. Sergeant Fitzsimons was a single man.

Circumstances:

On 14th November, 1926 concerted attacks were carried out on twelve Garda stations throughout the country. One of those stations was St.Luke’s in Cork city when a group of armed men attacked the station and attempted to gain entry by forcing the front door of the building. Sergeant Fitzsimons, in an attempt to barricade the front door was confronted by the raiders in the hallway and shot dead.