The following area selection of old books pertaining to the RIC. They are still available through antique bookshops, and some have been re-printed recently
and are available on Amazon. All are well worth getting and reading.
The most famous, and gives the history of the force up until the Fenian Rising of 1867.
"The History of the Royal Irish Constabulary" by Robert Curtis, County Inspector RIC. Dublin, Moffat & Co; 1869
"In the Royal Irish Constabulary" by George Garrow Green, D.I. RIC; James Blackwood & Co 1904.
An extremely well written and amusing book.
"Devia Hibernia - The Road and Route Guide of the Royal Irish Constabulary" by G A de M E Dagg, D.I. RIC; Hodges Figgis & Co 1893
A very informative guide to every police barracks and outpost in Ireland, showing local attractions, distances between barracks, and the names of the Sergeant or Constable in charge in 1893. Original copies contain a large map of Ireland with the location of every barrack pinpointed.
An example of the R.I.C. Constabulary List and Directory. An official publication, it states the Officer, Head Constable and Sergeant in charge of each police barracks. Some names of constables are recorded principally in terms of medals earned, promotions, resignations etc.
An interesting little unofficial publication put out by the RIC themselves, arguing the case for reform of pay, conditions and terms of service. Very pertinently it suggests that the carrying of arms be abolished - quote -
"Our conviction is that under no circumstances should a body of policemen be permitted to fire on their countrymen".
What a pity their pleas were not listened to.
The most famous, and gives the history of the force up until the Fenian Rising of 1867.
"The History of the Royal Irish Constabulary" by Robert Curtis, County Inspector RIC. Dublin, Moffat & Co; 1869
"In the Royal Irish Constabulary" by George Garrow Green, D.I. RIC; James Blackwood & Co 1904.
An extremely well written and amusing book.
"Devia Hibernia - The Road and Route Guide of the Royal Irish Constabulary" by G A de M E Dagg, D.I. RIC; Hodges Figgis & Co 1893
A very informative guide to every police barracks and outpost in Ireland, showing local attractions, distances between barracks, and the names of the Sergeant or Constable in charge in 1893. Original copies contain a large map of Ireland with the location of every barrack pinpointed.
An example of the R.I.C. Constabulary List and Directory. An official publication, it states the Officer, Head Constable and Sergeant in charge of each police barracks. Some names of constables are recorded principally in terms of medals earned, promotions, resignations etc.
An interesting little unofficial publication put out by the RIC themselves, arguing the case for reform of pay, conditions and terms of service. Very pertinently it suggests that the carrying of arms be abolished - quote -
"Our conviction is that under no circumstances should a body of policemen be permitted to fire on their countrymen".
What a pity their pleas were not listened to.
