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Catherine McElheran

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Sussex Street

Age: 65

Catherine was killed when a wall of York Street Spinning Mill collapsed onto Sussex Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 20 people in total were killed here including her niece Agnes, grand nephew Hugh and grand nieces Mary and Elizabeth.

Her body was taken to Peters Hill Baths where she was identified by her nephew in law.

Catherine is buried at Milltown Cemetery with her niece and her family.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
McNally Agnes 29 Housewife 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View
McNally Hugh 7 - 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View
McNally Mary 5 - 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View
McNally Elizabeth 2 - 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View

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