The McGurks Bar Massacre (The Victims)

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The Victims

Philomena McGurk with her Husband Patrick McGurkPhilomena McGurk

Aged: 46

Lived: Above McGurks Bar

Philomena pictured left with her husband Patrick McGurk.

Maria McGurk Daughter of Patrick and philomena McGurk 

Maria McGurk

Aged: 14

Lived: Above McGurks Bar

Maria was the daughter of Philomena and Patrick McGurk.

Sarah Keenan and her Husband Edward Keenan 

Sarah Keenan and husband Edward Keenan

Sarah Aged: 58, Edward Aged: 69

Lived: Unknown at this time

James CromieJames Cromie 

Aged: 13

Lived: North Queen Street.

James SmythJames Smyth 

Aged: 58

Lived: Alexander House, New Lodge

Edward Kane 

Edward Kane

Aged: 25

Lived: Templar House, New Lodge

Francis Bradley 

Francis Bradley

Aged: 61

Lived: Carlisle Road

Philip Garry 

Philip Garry

Aged: 75

Lived: Stanhope Drive

Tom McLaughlin 

Thomas McLoughlin

Aged: 55

Lived: Ardilea Street

Tom Kane 

Thomas Kane

Aged: 49

Lived: Unknown at this time

John ColtonJohn Colton 

Aged: 49

Lived: Bernagh Drive, Andersonstown

David MilliganDavid Milligan 

Aged: 52

Lived: Churchill House, New Lodge

Kathleen IrvineMrs. Kathleen Irvine 

Aged:53

Lived: Victoria Parade

Robert SpotswoodRobert Spotswood 

Aged:38

Lived: Unknown at this time

 

THE INJURED

Mr. Patrick McGurk (50), the owner of the bar, his sons Patrick (11), John (12) and Gerard (15). Gerard was detained in hospital.

Two women named McAlorum were injured. One whose address is unknown was discharged, but the other, who lives in Pinkerton Walk, was detained in hospital.

 

Mr. Roderick McCurley (23), Unity Walk, who was seriously hurt and is believed to have lost a leg.

Mr. John Irvine (53), Victoria Parade, discharged.

Mr. Malachy McLaughlin (62), Chatham Street, discharged.

Mr. Matthew McCafferty (47), Havana Street, discharged.

Mr. William Griffin (80), who condition is serious.

Seamus Kane (14), North Queen Street, discharged.

Mr. Charles Reid, discharged.