The Trials and Executions of Edward Daly and Seán Heuston, May 1916

On Saturday as the British cordon around the Four Courts tightened, Daly discussed a plan to launch a counter attack to save as many lives as possible in the building. However, before the plan could be effected, Elizabeth O’Farrell arrived that evening with the order for surrender. She later described Daly as being “very much cut up about it, but accepted his orders as a soldier should.” Edward Daly led his battle worn battalion out of the Four Courts and marched them along the deserted quays to O’Connell Street where a British army general enquired of one of his troops as to who was in charge, Daly intervened to inform the general, “I am. At all events I was”. Doubtless ensuring his own death warrant. Edward Daly’s trial was conducted in Richmond Barracks on 3rd May and the three man military court was presided over by Brigader General Blackader. He was charged as follows: <a href="https://medium.com/@stewreddin/the-executions-of-edward-daly-and-se%C3%A1n-heuston-may-1916-542e73228254">Website</a>