In May 1922, Belfast experienced a significant escalation of sectarian violence. On May 18, three Catholics were killed, followed by the deaths of three Protestants the next day. This period was marked by intense unrest, with a total of 44 Catholics and 22 Protestants losing their lives in the city throughout that month. The violence reflected the deep-seated political and religious divisions in Northern Ireland during the tumultuous aftermath of the War of Independence and the partition of Ireland, highlighting the severe human cost of the conflict.
