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File Reference MSP34REF18569
Name James Delahunty
Gender male
Address detail
Street Cadamstown, Birr
County Offaly
Country Ireland
Date of birth 1899-01-12
Notes Not recorded in file.
Associated files in MSPA 34SP20174
Civilian occupation Postman;
Easter rising service No
Organisation Irish Republican Army
Rank Unknown
Unit 3 Battalion
Division 3 Southern Division
Company C Company (Kinnitty)
Brigade 2 Offaly Brigade
Commanding Officer(s) Laurence Langton; Joseph Connolly; Thomas Burke
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 copyMSP34REF18569 James Delahunty.pdf
Scanned/digital copy34SP20174 James Delahunty.pdf
File dates 25 May 1935 - 7 September 1973
Subject Information File relates to James Delahunty's unsuccessful application for a military service pension in respect of his claimed service with the Irish Volunteers and the IRA for part of the periods between 1 April 1918 and 30 September 1923. Claims that he held the rank of Quartermaster. During the War of Independence applicant claims activity in County Offaly. States that he was armed and in charge of a party detailed to block a road at Cadamstown on the night of 22 June 1921. Says the IRA were attacked by a hostile armed force (whom he suspects were the Pearsons) and that one member of the IRA (Michael Heaney (1P359)) was wounded as was one of the attacking party. Delahunty says that he succeeded in getting the unarmed men out of danger and with hold the attackers. Claims that he later assisted in the execution of the Pearsons. Applicant says that he informed Joseph Connolly (24SP2719) of the incident and as a result the Active Service Unit (Flying Column) were brought on the scene. Mentions that the family were watched for one week. Claims that on the day of the execution he was detailed to go early in order to keep the suspects under observation and that he could ready arms and petrol for demolition of house and execution of two of the Pearson's. Says that evening he was detailed to be on guard in case of reprisals. Claims that he was surrounded by British forces and arrested on 30 June 1921. States that while he was being transported the lorry was sniped at by the IRA at Ballincard. Says that he was interned in Hare Park and Rath Camp until 9 December 1921. States that following his release he rejoined his company and assisted in putting the battalion headquarters in a state of defence. During the Civil War states that he was involved in: blocking roads, blowing up bridges. Says that he was arrested on 1 August 1922 and interned in Gormanston until December of that year. Delahunty says that following his release and return things were disorganised and he only was involved in intelligence work. File contains: typed summary of sworn evidence given by the claimant before the Advisory Committee, Military Service Pensions Act, 1934 (28 January 1941); material concerning application for a Service (1917-1921) Medal with Bar - deemed duly awarded; handwritten notes of discussions held with verifying officers; R.15 sheet detailing rank on critical dates; two page typed statement of activities signed by Laurence Langton, Joseph Connolly and Sean Robbins.