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| File Reference |
MSP34REF51100
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| Name |
Bridget Sweeney |
| Gender |
female |
| Maiden/Other names |
Fergus
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Ardagh, Newport
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| County |
Mayo
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Address detail |
| Street |
16506 Marquis Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
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| Country |
United States of America
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| Notes |
Date of birth not recorded on file.
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| Notes |
Date of death not recorded on file.
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| Associated files in MSPA |
34SP52507
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| Civilian occupation |
Maid;
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| 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
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| 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.
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