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OGLAIGH NA H-EIREANN

Irish Republican Army

General Headquarters, Dublin
April 27th, 1923.

Dept C.S. Ref. No. Special Army Order.
To O.C.’s Commands and Independent Brigades.

SUSPENSION OF OFFENSIVE.

  1. In order to give effect to decision of the Government and Army Council embodied in attached Proclamation of this date, you will arrange the suspension of all offensive operations in your area as from noon Monday, April 30th.
  2. You will ensure that – whilst remaining on the defensive – all units take adequate measures to protect themselves and their munitions.

FRANK AIKEN, Chief of Staff.