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Tier II - W

Old blood Irish gang out of Canaryville, the Fear Crew (Fir Chrua, “Hard Men”) is one of the last standing street outfits still flying the old flags. These boys aren’t reinventing the wheel—they’re dragging it through blood and brick dust, same as their fathers did. Their roots go deep: back to union enforcers, butchers with brass knuckles, and war veterans who came home angry and never stopped swinging. They don't just carry the neighborhood's pride—they carry its grudges.

"There is no luck—only blood and bone.”"

The Hard Men, The Crew, Fir Chrua, Southside Gaels, Chrua boys, Fear lads

Turf

O’Shea’s Burned Lot (HQ) – Overgrown corner where the butcher’s shop stood before the '39 fire. Now used for drills and rites.
Rooftop access across Canaryville – Key vantage points between 44th and 47th.
Old freight tunnel under viaduct – Discreet weapon route.

Notable Assets

Strong bloodline loyalty—crew tied by cousinship, parish, and schoolyards.

Old contacts in Local 134 and southside Archdiocese charities.

1930s-era weapons cache: sawn-offs, brass knuckles, and blunt tools.

Connections with IRA sympathizers

Quirks

Only speak English on crew business—symbol of pride.

Each carries a patch of O’Shea’s old butcher apron.

Weekly “Blessing of the Bricks” ritual on turf borders.

Coded street prayers based on old Celtic battle poems.

Situation

The Fear Crew’s resurgence rides the wave of unrest in Canaryville. With non-Irish gangs edging in and the Outfit expanding under Joe Bagels, old blood is starting to boil. Sean, Meab, and Chris are pressing hard to retake old ground—fighting not just for turf, but legacy. The whispers are getting louder: The Hard Men are back.

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