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File Reference
MSP34REF54561
Name
Bridget Burke
Gender
female
Maiden/Other names
Walsh
Address detail
Street
Drumnagh, Kilmeena, Westport
County
Mayo
Country
Ireland
Notes
Date of birth not recorded in file.
Notes
Date of death not recorded in file.
Associated files in MSPA
34SP54023
Easter rising service
No
Organisation
None
Pension Claim
Yes
Award Pension
No
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949
No
Digital file
Scanned/digital copy
MSP34REF54561 Bridget Burke.pdf
Scanned/digital copy
34SP54023 Bridget Burke.pdf
File dates
20 May 1937 – 24 January 1941
Subject Information
File relates to Bridget Burke’s unsuccessful application for a military service pension under the Military Service Pensions Act 1934. Burke states she was a member of Killawalla (also known as Killavally) Branch of Cumann na mBan in County Mayo from 1916 up to the end of the Civil War in 1923. From 1916 till 1918 Burke states she primarily raised funds for Volunteers. During the War of Independence (January 1919 – July 1921) she states she partook in the usual activities; attending first aid lectures, provided IRA men with food and warned them of approach of enemy, carried dispatches and rendered first aid when needed. During the Truce period she states she partook in drilling and attended meetings and lectures. During the Civil War (June 1922 – May 1923) Burke states she organised events to raise funds for prisoners, provided food, supplies to IRA men and did lookout duties for them. Subject did not provide references and did not appear before the Advisory Committee. File includes subject’s pension application and corresponding documents.
