Moss Twomey
Irish republican (1897–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maurice Twomey (Irish: Muirgheas Ó Tuama; 10 June 1897 – October 1978) was an Irish republican and the longest serving chief of staff of the Irish Republican Army (IRA).[1]
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Quick Facts Chief of Staff of the IRA, Preceded by ...
Moss Twomey | |
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Muirgheas Ó Tuama | |
Chief of Staff of the IRA | |
In office 1926 – June 1936 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Cooney |
Succeeded by | Seán MacBride |
Personal details | |
Born | Maurice Twomey (1897-06-10)10 June 1897 Clondulane, near Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland |
Died | 1 October 1978(1978-10-01) (aged 81) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Original IRA Anti-Treaty IRA |
Rank | Chief of Staff (Anti-Treaty IRA) |
Battles/wars | Irish War of Independence Irish Civil War |
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