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| File Reference |
DP6340
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| Name |
William O'Riordan |
| Gender |
male |
| Maiden/Other names |
Riordan
Reardon
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Cullane, Knockanevin, Kilfinane
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| County |
Limerick
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Church Street, Mitchelstown
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| County |
Cork
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Robert Street, Mitchelstown
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| County |
Cork
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Cross and Passion Convent, Bryson Street, Belfast (sister's address)
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| County |
Antrim
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| Country |
Northern Ireland
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| Date of birth |
1893
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| Date of death |
1921-05-02
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| Place |
Lackelly, County Limerick
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| Associated files in MSPA |
653/241; 3635B; 52APB356; 2RB672
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| Related files |
1D255 Thomas Howard
49SP8605 (Bridget Murphy, sister)
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| Civilian occupation |
Agricultural Instructor;
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| Easter rising service |
No |
| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Captain
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| Unit |
2 Battalion
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| Company |
F Company
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| Brigade |
East Limerick Brigade
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
O'Hannigan
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| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Unknown
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| Unit |
Active Service Unit
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
Commandant Hannigan
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| Pension Claim |
No |
| 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 copyDP6340 William O'Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy2RB672 William O'Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy52APB356 William O'Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy653_241 William O'Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy3635B William O'Riordan.pdf |
| File dates |
12 July 1923 - 15 May 1969
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| Subject Information |
File relates to James O'Riordan’s unsuccessful application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of his son William O'Riordan who was shot and killed by British forces at Lackelly, County Limerick on 2 May 1921. Application rejected as applicant found not to be dependent on deceased.
Includes unsuccessful application from Bridget Riordan, mother of deceased, for an award.
Also includes unsuccessful application from Sister Margaret O'Riordan, sister of deceased, for an award.
Noted in letter dated 30 June 1924 that the Active Service Unit (Flying Column) was at rest when they were surprised by the Green Howard's Regiment 'Alexendra Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)' and Tans (RIC) from Galbally. Four members of the IRA were killed during the incident. Claimed in file that deceased was active in collecting for the anti-conscription campaign, Dail Loan and organising in the locality.
James O'Riordan made an unsuccessful application for £2,000 compensation under the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee. O'Riordan made an unsuccessful application for £6,000 compensation under the Compensation (Ireland) Commission. Case found to be be with the scope. Applicant received £25 from the White Cross Association.
File contains: report from an Garda Síochána detailing James O'Riordan’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; report from Customs and Excise Officer, Cork detailing Bridget O'Riordan’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; material concerning representations; social welfare report detailing Sister Margaret O'Riordan circumstances; Military Service Registration Board references from Liam Hayes, Donal O'Hannigan, Tadhg Crowley and Seamus Malone.
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