Michael James Dowling
- Died:
- 22 March 1921
- Age:
- 29
- Rank:
- Constable
- Force:
- Royal Irish Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot dead when his six-man patrol, cycling from Keadue to Ballyfarnon, County Roscommon, was ambushed by terrorists at the ‘Black Wood’.
Police Memorial Tribute
Shot dead alongside his colleague, Constable William Devereux, when their six-man patrol, cycling from Keadue to Ballyfarnon, County Roscommon, to investigate recent raids on the Post Office, was ambushed by terrorists at the ‘Black Wood’. Their Sergeant was seriously wounded.
