Séamus McElwaine
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Séamus Turlough McElwaine (also spelt Seamus McElwain; 1 April 1960 – 26 April 1986[1]) 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.
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Séamus McElwaine | |
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Born | 1 April 1960 County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland |
Died | 26 April 1986 (aged 26) Roslea, Northern Ireland |
Occupation | Provisional IRA Volunteer |
Known for | Provisional Irish Republican Army, Maze Prison escape |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Irish Republic |
Service/ | Irish Republican Army |
Rank | Commander |
Unit | South Fermanagh Brigade |
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