Volunteer Tom Smith, Dublin Brigade, Irish Republican Army was shot dead by Free State soldiers during an escape attempt from Portlaoise jail on 17th of March 1975, 50 years ago this week.

At his funeral in Glasnevin cemetery, the Free State forces baton-charged the large crowd who had gathered to pay their respects.

A commemoration was held on Monday by Independent Dublin Republicans to mark the anniversary, and this is their report.