The McGurks Bar Massacre
The Victims
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Philomena McGurkAged: 46 Lived: Above McGurks Bar Philomena pictured left with her husband Patrick McGurk.
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Maria McGurk
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Sarah Keenan and husband Edward Keenan
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James CromieAged: 13 Lived: 129 North Queen Street.
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James Smyth
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Edward Kane
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Francis Bradley
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Philip Garry
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Thomas McLoughlin
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Thomas Kane
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John Colton
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David Milligan
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Mrs. Kathleen Irvine
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Robert Spotswood
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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.













