James Kelly (Irish Army officer)
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James Kelly (16 October 1929 – 16 July 2003) was a former Irish Army intelligence officer who was found not guilty (along with two former Irish government ministers) of attempting to illegally import arms for the Provisional Irish Republican Army in the Arms Trial of 1970.
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Captain James Kelly | |
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Born | (1929-10-16)16 October 1929 Bailieboro, County Cavan, Ireland |
Died | 16 July 2003(2003-07-16) (aged 73) |
Resting place | Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Aontacht Éireann Fianna Fáil |
Known for | Arms Trial |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Defence Forces |
Rank | Captain |
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