Jim Lynagh
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James 'Jim' Lynagh (Irish: Séamus Ó Laighneach; 13 April 1956 – 8 May 1987) was a member of the East Tyrone Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA),[1] from Monaghan Town in the Republic of Ireland, who was killed by British special forces whilst attacking an R.U.C. station in Northern Ireland.
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Councillor Jim Lynagh | |
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Born | 13 April 1956 County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland |
Died | 8 May 1987 (aged 31) Loughgall, Northern Ireland |
Other names | "The Executioner" |
Occupation | Provisional IRA Volunteer |
Known for | Provisional IRA East Tyrone Brigade Commander |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Irish Republic |
Service/ | IRA |
Rank | Commander |
Unit | East Tyrone Brigade |
Battles/wars | IRA |
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