Seán Savage
Provisional IRA volunteer involved in conflict
Born
1965
61 years ago
Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Ireland
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Involvement in the Provisional Irish Republican Army included active participation in the conflict in Northern Ireland during the 1980s. Engaged in operations aimed at furthering the goals of the organization. The participation included direct actions during a period marked by political turmoil and violence. Activities culminated in events leading to an undercover shootout in Gibraltar in 1988, resulting in fatal consequences and drawing significant media attention.
His role as a volunteer in the Provisional IRA
Involvement in the Gibraltar shootout
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