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Hugh McNally

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Sussex Street

Age: 7

Hugh 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 his mother Agnes, sisters, Mary and Elizabeth and great aunt Catherine.

His body was taken to Peters Hill Baths where he was identified by his father.

Hugh is buried at Milltown Cemetery with his 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 Mary 5 - 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View
McNally Elizabeth 2 - 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View
McElheran Catherine 65 - 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View

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