Jim Lynagh
Jim Lynagh | |
|---|---|
Séamus Ó Laighnigh | |
Lynagh mugshot (1973) | |
| Monaghan Urban District Councillor | |
| In office 1979–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Lynagh 13 April 1956 Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Died | 8 May 1987 (aged 31) Loughgall, County Armagh, Northern Ireland |
| Resting place | St Joseph's Cemetery, Monaghan |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Nickname | "The Executioner" |
| Military service | |
| Paramilitary | Provisional IRA |
| Rank | Officer Commanding |
| Unit | East Tyrone Brigade |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles |
James Lynagh (Irish: Séamus Ó Laighnigh; 13 April 1956 – 8 May 1987) was a member of the East Tyrone Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), from Monaghan Town in the Republic of Ireland, who was killed by British special forces whilst attacking an R.U.C. station in Northern Ireland.