During the evening of April 25, 1916, a tragic incident occurred near Beggar's Bush during the Easter Rising. A sentry under Captain Gerrard mistakenly shot and killed two young civilian girls, believing them to be rebels due to their attire. This unfortunate event underscored the chaotic and deadly nature of the Rising, where non-combatants often became victims of the escalating conflict and the confusion of urban warfare. The incident reflects the broader suffering of innocent civilians caught between the rebel forces and British troops.
