Honor the forgotten victims of the War of Independence now
- For more than a century, remains of approximately 65 people killed during the Irish War of Independence have been found in unmarked graves.
- Many of these individuals were victims of violence inflicted by both the IRA and British forces, with some bodies hidden as recently as 1921.
- The Forgotten Graves campaign seeks to recover these individuals, provide proper burials, and ensure they are remembered.
For over a century, the remains of approximately 65 individuals who perished during the Irish War of Independence have remained in unmarked graves throughout Ireland. These individuals, victimized by conflicts between Irish Republican Army (IRA) members and British forces, were abducted and ultimately killed. Their remains were then disposed of in shallow graves across various locations in Ireland, with many families left craving closure and unable to properly mourn their lost loved ones. Included in this tragic toll are 15 British soldiers whose bodies were hidden by the IRA between the years 1920 and 1921, particularly in the boglands and fields of County Clare and County Cork. Despite significant research efforts that have identified many of the burial sites, these remains remain largely neglected and forgotten. Today, in an effort to address this long-standing issue, The Sunday Times has initiated the Forgotten Graves campaign. This campaign advocates for the Irish government to take action in recovering these war dead, providing them with proper burials and recognition. The initiative aims to ensure that the identities of these individuals are acknowledged, and their stories are remembered, as a means of fostering reconciliation and honoring those who suffered during this tumultuous period in Ireland's history.