James Larkin, known as Jim, was born in 1877.
His father and grandfather both served in the Royal Irish Constabulary.
The Royal Irish Constabulary was created with the Drummond Act of 1836.
He was a policeman during very difficult times in County Mayo.
Jim trained at the Depot facility at Phoenix Park, Dublin.
The pay for police was poor.
It ranged from 39 pounds per annum for less than 6 months service,
to 72 pounds per annum for more than 25 years service.
After 7 years service, police could marry.
Jim married Elizabeth Tobin in 1905.
They had 4 children:
Kieran b. 1907
Silas b. 1909
Grace b. 1911
Riordhan b. 1913.
His father and grandfather both served in the Royal Irish Constabulary.
The Royal Irish Constabulary was created with the Drummond Act of 1836.
He was a policeman during very difficult times in County Mayo.
Jim trained at the Depot facility at Phoenix Park, Dublin.
The pay for police was poor.
It ranged from 39 pounds per annum for less than 6 months service,
to 72 pounds per annum for more than 25 years service.
After 7 years service, police could marry.
Jim married Elizabeth Tobin in 1905.
They had 4 children:
Kieran b. 1907
Silas b. 1909
Grace b. 1911
Riordhan b. 1913.
For reflection ...
Jim Larkin was a policeman.
What are my attitudes towards the laws of the land,
and those who enforce them?
Jim Larkin was a policeman.
What are my attitudes towards the laws of the land,
and those who enforce them?