Dáithí Ó Conaill
Irish republican politician and military leader (1938–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dáithí Ó Conaill (English: David O'Connell; May 1938 – 1 January 1991) was an Irish republican, a member of the IRA Army Council of the Provisional IRA, and vice-president of Sinn Féin and Republican Sinn Féin. He was also the first chief of staff of the Continuity IRA, from its founding in 1986 until his death in 1991.[1] He is credited with introducing the car bomb to Northern Ireland.[2]
Quick Facts Chief of Staff of the Continuity Irish Republican Army, Vice President of Sinn Féin ...
Dáithí Ó Conaill | |
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Chief of Staff of the Continuity Irish Republican Army | |
In office 1986–1991 | |
Vice President of Sinn Féin | |
In office 1978–1983 | |
Preceded by | Joe Cahill |
Succeeded by | Gerry Adams |
Vice President of Republican Sinn Féin | |
Personal details | |
Born | David O'Connell May 1938 County Cork, Ireland |
Died | 1 January 1991(1991-01-01) (aged 52) Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Republican Sinn Féin |
Other political affiliations | Sinn Féin |
Spouse | Deirdre Caffrey |
Children | 3 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Provisional Irish Republican Army Continuity Irish Republican Army |
Battles/wars | Border Campaign The Troubles |
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