'NOT A WEAPON FOR S OLDIERS TO USE'--GERALD BOLAND AND THE 1923 REPUBLICAN HUNGER STRIKE.

The article focuses on Gerald Boland's prolonged imprisonment and his experiences during the Irish Civil War. Topics include Boland's role in the Battle of Blessington and his extensive internment from 1922 to 1924, the impact of his brother Harry's death on his view of the conflict, and his involvement in the hunger strike of 1923, including his eventual disillusionment and mediation efforts.