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Mary Ann (Maura) Costello

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Sussex Street

Age: 5

Known as Maura, she was killed by falling masonry on Sussex Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid. At least 20 people were killed on this street.

Her brother Stephen and grandmother Mary Ann also lost their lives.

They are buried together in Milltown Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Costello Stephen 4 - 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View
Cash Mary Ann 66 - 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View

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