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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 copyMSP34REF51100 Bridget Sweeney.pdf
Scanned/digital copy34SP52507 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.