Séamus McElwain
Séamus McElwain | |
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Séamus McElwain mug shot (1983) | |
| Born | 1 April 1960 County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland |
| Died | 26 April 1986 (aged 26) Roslea, County Fermanagh Northern Ireland |
| Allegiance | Irish Republic |
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| Unit | South Fermanagh Brigade |
| Known for | Maze Prison escape |
| Battles / wars | The Troubles |
Séamus Turlough McElwain (1 April 1960 – 26 April 1986) was a volunteer in the South Fermanagh Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) during The Troubles, who was killed by British special forces while preparing to ambush an army patrol.