Mairéad Farrell
Provisional IRA volunteer
Born
1957
68 years ago
Died
March 6th, 1988
37 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Ireland
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Affiliated with the Provisional Irish Republican Army, involved in the Irish republican movement. Participated in significant operations and was a vocal advocate for the cause of Irish nationalism. Died in an armed confrontation with British security forces during an operation in Gibraltar.
Engaged in armed actions in Northern Ireland
Participated in the Gibraltar operation
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