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File Reference
MSP34REF51100
Name
Bridget Sweeney
Gender
female
Maiden/Other names
Fergus
Address detail
Street
Ardagh, Newport
County
Mayo
Country
Ireland
Address detail
Street
16506 Marquis Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Country
United States of America
Notes
Date of birth not recorded on file.
Notes
Date of death not recorded on file.
Associated files in MSPA
34SP52507
Civilian occupation
Maid;
Easter rising service
No
Pension Claim
Yes
Award Pension
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934
No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949
No
Digital file
Scanned/digital copy
MSP34REF51100 Bridget Sweeney.pdf
Scanned/digital copy
34SP52507 Bridget Sweeney.pdf
File dates
18 December 1936 - 21 August 1941
Subject Information
File relates to Bridget Sweeney's unsuccessful application for a military service pension in respect of her claimed service with Cumann na mBan for part of the periods between 1 April 1918 and 30 September 1923. Claims that she was a member of West Mayo Brigade, 4 Western Division and took part in routine activities. Says that she was involved in dispatch work and in procuring food and shelter for members of the IRA. applicant claims that she was employed as a maid and helped to secure firearms from [Welford] lodge and [Rossina] House, Newport, County Mayo. Applicant claimed for similar activities during the Civil War periods. File contains: reference from Michael Kilroy.
