Óglaigh na hÉireann
(Irish Republican Army)

April 27th 1923 

 ARD OIFIG                                                                                                     GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
AT CUAT                                                                                                                                            DUBLIN

REF. NO. SPECIAL ARMY ORDER

To: C/O's Commands and Independent Brigades

SUSPENSION OF OFFENSIVE

1. In order to give effect to decision of the Government and Army Council embodied in attached Proclamation of this date, you will arrange the suspension of all offensive operations in your area as from noon, Monday, 30th April.

2. You will ensure that—whilst remaining on the defensive-all Units take adequate measures to protect themselves, and their munitions.

CHIEF OF STAFF.

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