Patrick Joseph Kelly
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Patrick Joseph Kelly (19 March 1957 – 8 May 1987), was an Irish commander of the East Tyrone Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army during the mid-1980s until his death in a Special Air Service ambush at Loughgall, County Armagh in May 1987.[1][2]
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Patrick Kelly | |
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Born | 19 March 1957 Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Died | 8 May 1987 (aged 30) Loughgall, County Armagh Northern Ireland |
Allegiance | Provisional Irish Republican Army |
Years of service | c. 1974-1987 |
Rank | Officer Commanding |
Unit | East Tyrone Brigade |
Battles/wars | The Troubles |
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