Seán McCaughey
Seán McCaughey (Irish: Seán Mac Eóchaidh) (1915 – 11 May 1946) was an Irish Republican Army leader in the 1930s and 1940s and hunger striker.
Seán McCaughey | |
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Seán Mac Eachaidh | |
Born | 1915 Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, Ireland |
Died | 11 May 1946 (aged 30–31) Portlaoise Prison, County Laois, Ireland |
Cause of death | Hunger strike |
Organization | Irish Republican Army (1922–1969) |
Known for | Hunger/thirst strike of 23 days, from 19 April 1946 |
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