Patrick Maher

Executed Irish republican leader

Patrick Maher - Executed Irish republican leader
Born

1889
136 years ago

Died

June 7th, 1921
103 years ago — 32 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Ireland

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Participated in the Irish War of Independence against British rule. Involved in the planning and execution of various operations, contributing to the republican movement. Captured by British forces in 1921 and sentenced to death by firing squad. Execution took place on June 7, 1921.

Participated in the Irish War of Independence

Executed by British forces in 1921

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