Kevin McKenna (Irish republican)
Kevin McKenna (Irish: Caoimhín Mac Cionnaith ; 25 June 1945 – 25 June 2019) was an Irish republican and volunteer in the Tyrone Brigade. He was the Chief of Staff of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA).[1] McKenna was the longest-serving chief of staff of the IRA, serving from 1983 to 1997.[2]
Kevin McKenna | |
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Born | near Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland | June 25, 1945
Died | 25 June 2019 | (aged 74)
Allegiance | Provisional Irish Republican Army |
Years of service | mid 1960s – |
Rank | Chief of Staff |
Conflict | The Troubles |
References
- ↑ ""True tale of IRA 'martyrs' revealed"". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 October 2007.
- ↑ "Allegations of IRA killer will be heard in Omagh trial". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-20.