by Colin Hennessy
Séamus Hennessy (1894-1969) was born at Moy,
Lahinch and was an active member of the Irish Volunteers and later,
the I.R.A., during the War of Independence and the Civil War. In this
article, Colin Hennessy details his military and political activities
as well as his family and farming life. Clare County Library is grateful
to Colin for donating this article.
Chronology
of Events
1894–1918
Early life; Joins Irish Volunteers
1919-July
1921 War of Independence
July
1921–Feb 1922 Truce and Treaty & Civil War
1923–1969
Political & Family life; Leonardo da Vinci landing; Rineen Memorial;
Death
Appendix
List
of Illustrations
Notes
Irish Volunteer Clare Brigade 1917
Adjutant Moy Company Clare Brigade 1917-1919
Captain Moy Company 4th Battalion Mid-Clare Brigade I.R.A.
1919-1920
Commandant 4th Battalion Mid-Clare Brigade I.R.A. 1920-1923
