List of members of the Irish Republican Army
This is a list of members of the Irish Republican Army.
Easter Rising & Irish War of Independence: 1916-1922
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- Richard Barrett (1899–1922), Irish Republican officer who was executed by the Free State during the following Civil War.
- Kevin Barry (1902–1920)
- Tom Barry (1897–1980), a prominent figure on the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. Although fighting with Anti-Treaty forces, he was briefly expelled from the organisation until the 1930s and was later involved in politics and writing.
- Piaras Béaslaí (1881–1965), a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood who patricipated in the infiltration of the Gaelic League and fought in the Easter Rising and Irish War of Independence. He was later involved in the Sinn Féin political party and writing.
- Matt Brady, father of Ruairí Ó Brádaigh
- Dan Breen (1894–1969), an early member of the Irish Volunteers and served as leader of the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence. He would later become a prominent figure in Fianna Fáil.
- George Brent (1899–1979), an American actor who acted as a courier during Irish War of Independence.
- Eamon Broy (1887–1972), an officer in the Dublin Metropolitan Police acting as a double agent during Irish War of Independence. He later served as Garda Commissioner during the mid-1930s.
- Cathal Brugha (1874–1922), former British soldier active in the Easter Rising, the Anglo-Irish War, and the Irish Civil War.
- Patrick Buckley (1890-Date Of Death Unknown) Close friend of Michael Collins, Grew up on the same street as him in *County Cork, Ireland. A veteran of the Easter Rising in 1916. Was incarcerated for 3 years with Michael Collins Before he started a Riot and broke out. He was a spy for the Irish Republican Brotherhood, and later the Irish Republican Army. He would infiltrate British Prisons and break out High Value Targets. He was a Rebel that was pro-treaty and was actually there when Michael Collins was Killed, he took a bullet in the side to try to protect him. Ended up immigrating to America after the War. First to Boston, Then to San Francisco, Where he settled Down. Had At least one Known Brother.
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- Charles Carrigan (1882–1916), a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and served as Chairman of Sinn Féin’s first cumann in Scotland before his death during the Easter Rising.
- Robert Erskine Childers (1870–1922), British author involved in gunrunning and later member of Sinn Féin. Secretary-general of the Irish delegation during negotiation of the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
- Joe Clarke (1882–1976), remained active in Sinn Féin until his death.
- Michael Collins (1890–1922), Director of Intelligence for the IRA during the Irish War of Independence and served as Commander-In-Chief of the Irish National Army
- Thomas Condon. After taking part in the Easter Rising, he later became a senator representing the Fianna Fáil party. His son, Colm Condon, served as Attorney General of Ireland from 1965-1973.
- Andy Cooney (d. 1968), a member of the Third Battalion of the Dublin Brigade and a suspected participant in the execution of the Cairo Gang
- Timothy Coughlin (d. 1928), a member of the Dublin Brigade during the War of Independence who assassinated the Vice President of the Executive Council, Kevin O'Higgins.
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- Paddy Daly
- Liam Deasy
- Archie Doyle
- Patrick Doyle (1892–1921), convicted of treason and executed following his participation in a failed ambush at Drumcondra on January 21, 1921.[1]
- Seán Doyle Killed at Battle of Custom House, Dublin, 25/05/1921.
- Edward Dorins Killed at Battle of Custom House, 25/05/1921. Shot outside the building in Beresford Place while attacking an approaching tender full of Auxiliaries.
- Eamonn Duggan
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- Stephen Fuller (d. 1984), a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Irish War of Independence and fought with Anti-Treaty forces during the Irish Civil War (1922–23). He would later serve as a member of Fianna Fáil during the 1930s.
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- Bill Gannon
- George Gilmore
- John (Sean) Guilfoyle (1893–1943) A Lieutenant in "A" Company during Easter Week 1916, and fought in the Mount Street Bridge area.
- Joseph Guilfoyle [2] (1897–1973) Joined the Irish Volunteers in 1913 at The Rotunda. Fought during Easter Week 1916 at Boland's Mill under Commandant Éamonn de Valera's Third Battalion, "B" Company.
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- Liam Walker (1903–1920) Member of Irish Republican Brotherhood. County Cork, Ireland. Executed for beating up a British Black and Tan Squad with his hands that stole from a young boy. Died at 17.
- Matthew Walker Guerrilla Fighter In the Irish Republican Army. hit and Run Tactics. County Cork, Ireland. Commander in Chief - Michael Collins once spoke of him as "Truly living up to the reputation of the County of Cork" Known as "The Rebel County"
- Daisy Walker Relative of soldiers in the Republican Army. Smuggler of supplies to the paramilitary organization. Had 2 older Brothers in the Army. County Cork, Ireland. Was known for getting into Bar brawls with English Soldiers that made sexual Advances. Married and Moved to America After War
The Official Irish Republican Army & Post-Independence: 1922-present
This list includes members of the Provisional IRA as well as subsequent splinter groups including the Continuity IRA and the Real IRA.
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Provisional Irish Republican Army: 1969-present
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- Charles Agnew (10 December 1935 - 17 December 1971) [14]
- Paddy Agnew
- Tony Ahern [14]
- Robert Alsopp [14]
- Brian Arthurs [14] - Commander, Provisional IRA East Tyrone Brigade
- Joseph Ashe [15]
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- Joe Cahill
- Liam Campbell
- Fergal Caraher[18][19]
- Owen Carron
- Patrick Carty (1947–1973) [20]
- Seamus Cassidy (1950–1972) [20]
- Michael Clarke, a bombmaker who staged bombing attacks on police, businesses and British soldiers in Derry during the early 1970s.[21]
- Seamus Clarke, member of the Provisional IRA Belfast Brigade; was sentenced to life for his role in the 1975 Bayardo Bar attack; took part in the Maze Prison escape in 1983
- Terence "Cleaky" Clarke (died 13 June 2000), older brother of Seamus; acted as a body guard to Gerry Adams; was imprisoned for seven years after being convicted of assaulting Corporal Derek Wood
- Peter Cleary
- Kevin Coen
- Eamon Collins
- Colombia Three (Niall Connolly, James Monaghan, Martin McCauley)
- Hugh Gerard Coney aka Hugh Coney[14]
- Eddie Copeland
- Martin Coughlan [15]
- Joe Coyle[14] Born in the Bogside, Derry in June 1925. Coyle died, along with Tommy McCool at McCools house, while preparing home made explosive to attack the British Army during riots in June 1970.
- Marion Coyle Born in Creggan, Derry. Took part in the kidnapping of Dr. Tiede Herrema
- Gerard Craig[14]
- Michael Crossey (1949 - 22 November 1971) [14]
- Albert Crossan[14]
- Dermot Crowley[14]
- Alphonsus Cunningham[14]
- Joseph Cunningham[14]
- Martin Curran[14]
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- Sean Johnston[14]
- Francis Jordan [14]
- Tony Jordan (d. 1972), killed with John Finucane in a car accident on June 28, 1972.[23]
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- Michael Kane[14] Born January 1935, Kane's grandfather Jack Coogan was a Volunteer in the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence who was killed in Valentine Street, Belfast in the 1920s. Kane joined the IRA in 1969 and was killed while of active service on 4 September 1970 near Newforge Lane, Belfast. Kane was the second member of the 3rd Battalion of the Belfast Brigade to be killed during The Troubles.
- Pauline Kane[14]
- Albert Kavanagh[14]
- Brian Keenan
- Colm Keenan[14]
- Gerry Kelly
- John Kelly[14]
- Sean Kelly
- David Kennedy [14]
- Kevin Kilpatrick[14]
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- Noel Madden [14]
- Joseph Magee[14]
- Michael Magee[14]
- Patrick Magee
- Paul Magee
- Anthony Madigan [15]
- Paul Magorrian[14]
- Donna Maguire
- Larry Marley
- Eugene Martin[14]
- Alex Maskey
- Patrick McAdorey[14] Born 22 February 1947 in Belfast. McAdorey was killed by a British soldier on the day of Internment 9 August 1971.
- Proinsias MacAirt
- Daniel McAnallen[14]
- Daniel McAreavey[14]
- Pearse McAuley
- Jack McCabe[14]
- Patrick McCabe (24 July 1916 - 30 December 1971) [14]
- Charles McCann[14]
- Daniel McCann
- James McCann[14]
- Tom McCann[14]
- Martin McCaughey
- Charles McChrystal[14]
- Joseph McComisky[14]
- Anthony McCooey, He was convicted of participation in the killings of UDR soldiers Robert McConnell and Joseph McCullouch; as well as involvement in the September 1975 attack against Tullyvallen Orange Hall, which left five people dead.
- Tommy McCool[14] Born in Derry in June 1927. McCool died, along with Joe Coyle at McCools house, while preparing home made explosive to attack the British Army during riots in June 1970.
- Raymond McCreesh
- Robert McCrudden[14]
- Seamus McCusker[14]
- James McDade
- Gerard McDade (22 November 1950 - 21 December 1971) [14]
- James "Junior" McDaid [14]
- John McDaid[14]
- Terence McDermott(10 November 1952 - 2 October 1971)[14]
- Martin McDonagh[14]
- Patrick McDonnell[14]
- Edward McDonnell[14]
- Joe McDonnell
- Séamus McElwaine
- Thomas McElwee
- John McErlean [24]
- Brendan McFarlane
- Tom McFeely[25] Hunger striker.[26] After release, became a property developer. Currently facing High Court action in Ireland for failing to comply with fire safety and building regulations at his Priory Hall development in Dublin.[27]
- Martin McGartland
- Gerry McGeough
- Pat McGeown
- Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde
- Eugene McGillen[14]
- Bernard McGinn
- Jim McGinn[14]
- John Joe McGirl
- Gerard McGlynn[14]
- Tom McGoldrick (Irish republican)[14] Born 5 September 1949 at Harrogate Street, Belfast. Whilst returning from an IRA training camp, in October 1970, the car in which McGoldrick was travelling was involved in an incident with a British Army vehicle near Dungannon, County Tyrone in which both McGoldrick and fellow member/Volunteer, Peter Blake were killed.
- Kevin McGrady
- Martin McGuinness
- Henry McIlhone (1938–1973), a member of the Belfast Brigade's 3rd Battalion [28] and the only Catholic shooting victim [29] killed by Unionist gunmen while protecting the Short Strand area during rioting in July 1973.[30]
- Jackie McIlhone [31]
- Sean McIlvenna
- Pádraig McKearney
- Sean McKearney[14]
- Tommy McKearney
- Billy McKee
- Seán McKee[14]
- Joseph McKenna[14]
- Kevin McKenna Former Chief of Staff of the Provisional IRA[32]
- Séan McKenna[14]
- Laurence McKeown
- Patrick McKeown[14]
- Michael McKevitt
- Joseph McKinney[14]
- David Russell [14]
- Thomas McMahon
- Joseph MacManus
- Jackie McMullan
- Danny McNamee
- Peter McNulty[14]
- Seán Mac Stíofáin
- Michael McVerry
- Martin Meehan
- Michael Meenan[14]
- Tobias Molloy[14]
- Authur Morgan
- Desmond Morgan [33]
- Danny Morrison
- James Moyne[14]
- Danny Mullan, Belfast Brigade, took part in the 1983 Maze Prison escape
- John Patrick Mullan[14]
- Patrick Mullvenna[14]
- Conor Murphy
- Thomas Murphy
- John Murray[14]
- Kevin Murray[14]
- Michael Murray[15]
- Sean Murray
- Colm Murtagh[14]
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- Bobby Sands (1954–1981), a member of the Provisional IRA later elected as a Member of Parliament during the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike at Long Kesh.
- James Saunders (5 September 1948 - 6 February 1971) Saunders was born in Ardilea Street, Oldpark Road. He was educated at The Sacred Heart Primary School and at St. Gabriel's Secondary School until he was 16. Upon leaving education Saunders began working at a number of jobs including City Bakery and Milanda Bakeries however was forced to accept a voluntary redundancy package and leave his job due ot the dangers of working in an area that was unsafe for Catholics.
- Seán Savage (1965–1988), a member of the Provisional IRA killed by members of the British Special Air Service (SAS) during Operation Flavius.
- Freddie Scappaticci (b. 1946), an alleged member of the Provisional IRA who is supposed to have acted as double agent under the alias Stakeknife.
- Gerald Small [15]
- Frank Stagg (1948–1976), a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army who participated in several hunger strikes after his imprisonment in 1973 and later died during a hunger strike at Wakefield Prison.
- Kathy Stanton, a former member of the Provisional IRA, she was formerly imprisoned as a political prisoner and later served as a member of the Sinn Féin of the Northern Ireland Assembly in North Belfast from 2003 until 2007.
- Jimmy Steele (b. 1907-1970), fought during the Irish War of Independence as a member of the Fianna and remained active with the republican movement until his death in August 1970
- Bobby Storey, recruiter of the Provisional IRA in Belfast and suspected head of intelligence to the IRA Army Council.
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- Patrick Teer[14]
- Seamus Twomey (1911–1989), served twice as Chief of Staff for the Provisional IRA.
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- Josephine "Joe" Walker [14]
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