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| File Reference |
MSP34REF17795
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| Name |
Patrick Horkan |
| Gender |
male |
| Address detail |
| Street |
15 Spencer Street, Castlebar
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| County |
Mayo
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Date of birth |
1892
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| Date of death |
1981-07-21
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| Associated files in MSPA |
34D2104
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| Easter rising service |
No |
| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Company Captain
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| Unit |
1 Battalion
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| Company |
Castlebar 2 Company
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| Brigade |
West Mayo Brigade
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
James Chambers; P Jordan
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| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Divisional Officer Commanding Signals
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| Division |
4 Western Division
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
Michael Kilroy
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| Pension Claim |
Yes |
| Award Pension |
Yes |
| Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 |
Yes |
| Grade |
D |
| Notes |
Awarded 4 and 11/12 years service for pension purposes.
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| Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 |
No |
| Digital file |
Scanned/digital copyMSP34REF17795 Patrick Horkan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy34D2104 Patrick Horkan.pdf |
| File dates |
15 November 1934 - 24 March 2005
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| Subject Information |
File relates to Patrick Horkan's receipt of a military service pension in respect of his service with the IRA for part of the periods between 1 April 1920 and 30 September 1923.
Mentions that he fought in the First World War and that he had served in the British Army for three years. Also mentions he had been awarded the military medal. Claims that he joined the Irish Volunteers in 1918 and took part in the usual activities. Horkan claims that he took part in raids on solicitors offices and Excise Offices and destroyed materials. During the War of Independence claimant says that he lay in ambush for British forces at Glenisland; joined the Active Service Unit (Flying Column) in March 1921; capture of 2/3 Officers. States that he was sent to Galway following the arrest of Commandant McHugh to unsuccessfully obtain information as to the location of arms in Castlebar. Claims that he was also sent to Castlebar to make arrangements for the bombing of the town but that this operation did not occur. Says that the column went to Kilmeena (19 March 192[1]) where three members were killed and four wounded following an engagement.
Claims that he contacted members of the Border Regiment for the purpose of purchasing arms and ammunition and that he secured about 1,000 rounds of ammunition.
Following the Truce period applicant claims that he was attached to training camp at [Ballinew] and that he travelled to Dublin to receive instruction in use of arms. States that he was appointed Quartermaster and Instructor at a camp in Ballycroy, Newport and later transferred to training camp at Derrynasligan. Says that on the formation of the 4 Western Division he was appointed to staff and carried out his duties from Ross House (Divisional headquarters) which was later transferred to Castlebar Military Barracks. During the Civil War applicant claims that he joined the West Mayo Active Service Unit (Flying Column) under Michael Kilroy and had engagements at Newport, Clifden and Castlebar. Horkan states that he was arrested on 30 March 1923 and released in December 1923.
File contains: typed transcript and summary of sworn evidence given by the claimant before the Advisory Committee, Military Service Pensions Act, 1934 (28 May 1937); R.15 sheet detailing rank on critical dates; handwritten notes of discussions held with Messrs Kilroy, Chambers and Moane; references from James Chambers, Edward Moane, Richard Walsh; appeals concerning service awarded; particulars of members of Castlebar 2 Company, 1 Battalion West Mayo Brigade on critical dates - contains names and addresses signed by James Chambers; material concerning employment and income tax; obituary newspaper cutting; material relating to payment of balance of pension to widow (Sarah Horkan died on 16 August 1981); material relating to family partly closed.
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